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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Festival Jacket

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

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba Region

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Table Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Southern Sumatra

Batik Sample

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Batik Sample

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Plant Fibre Mat

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

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Hua Xi region, near Guyang City

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

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

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Tohoku District, Shonai area

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Bag

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Coca Bag

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

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Transylvania, Huedin

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan

Belt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Jacket

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

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Shoulder Cloth

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

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Wrapper

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fan Case

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Bolster Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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