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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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali?

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Sulu

Wedding Cloth

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

Apron

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

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Theatre Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Panama

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawest, Toraja Highlands

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahualá

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shepherd's Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Zhejiang, Tunxi

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Towel

North America: Canada

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, France, Upper Normandy, Eure-et-Loir Department, Jouy

Mirror Cover

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Show Towel

Europe: Central Europe

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

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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