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 Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Head Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Kisar

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Food Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Fish Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Headband

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Headband

Asia: East Asia, China

Shepherd's Hat

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Waterloo

Mud Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Tent Band

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Fragment

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Uttaradit

Baby Carrier

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

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

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

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Ornament

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Nova Scotia, Lunenberg County

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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