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

Bullock Cover

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Panel

Asia: West Asia, Turkey?

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Cover

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

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Drawstring Bag

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hat

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar ?

Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China?

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Breast Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Asyut

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Bag

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

Headband

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region

Table Runner

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Sica Sica

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Kwara State, Ilorin

Salt Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran

Hooked Rug

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

Blouse

Africa

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province, Kerman

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Vietnam

Towel

North America: Canada

Apron

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bangladesh, Bandarban

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Shoulder Cloth

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

Tent Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

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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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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