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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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Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Cover

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Erzerum

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Vest

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Pattern Stick

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blanket

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

Cushion Cover

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santa María de Jesús

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Eastern Townships

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor, West Timor

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Wrapper

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

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Bedding Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco or Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Cloth Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Shirt Front

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan, Kandahar

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

Purse

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada

Vest

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Sampler

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

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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