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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Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Dance Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Leather Strap

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Blouse

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Backstrap Loom

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

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat Flap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

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

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Lagos State, Lagos

Soldier's Hat

Africa: North Africa, Sudan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Northern Nigeria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Toyabaj Village

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Tunic Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shawl

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

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Scarf

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, West Bengal

Yardage

North America: Canada

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Apron Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Blouse

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

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Apayao Province

Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

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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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