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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Ladik

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Throne Cover

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Dalmatic

Europe

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

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

Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Horse Whip

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Bonnet

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

Rain Hat

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

Hat

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Theatre Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Shawl

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Upper East Region, Bolgatanga

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Ring

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplé

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Aleppo

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wall Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Tent Band

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bedspread

North America: Canada

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

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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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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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