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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Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Fish Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

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

Head Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Earring

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

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Hat

Africa

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, San Andrés Iztapa

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Shoulder Cloth

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

Runner

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Belt

North America: Mexico

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Doily

North America: Canada

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, France

Head Cloth

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

Fragment

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Mantle Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Coverlet

North America: USA

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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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