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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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prayer Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wall Hanging

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

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

Jacket

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Abaca Cloth

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

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Backstrap Loom

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Head Ring Flap

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

Hat

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

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Ring

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

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Blanket

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gafsa governorate, Gafsa

Purse

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Shoulder Cloth

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

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sample

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Potosi, Northern Potosi

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Vest

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Underdress

Asia: East Asia, Korea

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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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