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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Chasuble

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy, Venice

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shawl

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

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Food Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Abra

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Tokyo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Legging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Apron Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Borno State, Bida area

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiche, Nebaj

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Gambia or Senegal?

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Sumba, Kodi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Shoulder Cloth

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

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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!

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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