Explore the Collection

The Textile Museum of Canada’s collection consists of more than 15,000 objects including a salmon skin suit from China; 2,000 year old Nazca fragments from Peru; and a hooked rug by artist Florence Ryder (Standing Buffalo Reserve, Saskatchewan) that incorporates traditional Sioux designs.

While only a small percentage of our collection can be displayed in our galleries at once, our online collection allows you to access all 15,000+ objects from over 200 regions of the world, 24 hours a day! Explore some of our favourite textiles in the curated groups below or follow your own interests by searching or filtering the collection. Add your finds to ‘Today’s Favourites’ to create a group that you can download or share.

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La collection du Textile Museum of Canada comprend plus de 15 000 objets, dont une veste chinoise en peau de saumon, des fragments textiles datant de 2 000 ans et tissés par les Nazcas du Pérou et un tapis au crochet de l’artiste Florence Ryder (réserve de Standing Buffalo, Saskatchewan) qui intègre des motifs traditionnels sioux.

Nos salles ne nous permettent hélas d’exposer qu’un tout un petit pourcentage de notre collection à la fois. Cependant, notre collection en ligne vous donne accès à plus de 15 000 objets provenant de plus de 200 régions du monde, et ce 24 heures par jour. Découvrez quelques-unes de nos pièces textiles préférées grâce aux sélections ci-dessous ou suivez le fil de vos idées grâce à notre système de recherche par mots-clés et par filtres.

Explore Ceremonial Cloths

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Sirih Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Sumbawa

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Sheet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas River

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Book Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Breast Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Tasikmalaya

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Pan village

Explore Hats

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Veil

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Hat Flap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Bed Cover

Asia: South Asia, India

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

Europe

Cuff

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China?

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Jacket

North America: USA, New York

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Blouse

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

Door Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Ear Muffs

Asia: East Asia, China

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Sampler

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Banffshire, Tomintoul

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Southern Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Belt

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

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Dive in!

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Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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What's On!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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