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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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Mat

Asie: Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie, Moluques, Sangir

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Festival Jacket

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Wrapper

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Coat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Pattern Stick

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh or Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Head Scarf

Europe: Western Europe, France

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Africa

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Bonnet

Europe

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Tecpán

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Leggings

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

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, France

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Trousers

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Hair Ribbon

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Totonicapán Department

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala Department, San Juan Sacatepéquez

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, Nagaland

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Oruro

Bed Valance

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

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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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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