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

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Bullock Cover

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

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Dress

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

Wedding Shawl

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Toraja Highlands

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Earring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra or Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Hat

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central Java, Solo or Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas River Basin

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Hat Flap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Hat

Africa

Hat

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

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Hat Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Skirt

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

Buggy Shawl

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Grey County, Normanby Township

Bedspread

North America: Canada

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Mimaropa- Occidental Mindoro, Mananao

Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Aleppo

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Blouse Front

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch, Banni

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, Norwich

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bib Front

Asia: East Asia, China

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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