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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Dance Shirt

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Nô Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Jacket

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

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Money Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Hat

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

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Hat

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

Headdress

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Tohoku District, Shonai area

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

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

Head Ring

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Towel

North America: Canada

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Bag

Asia: East Asia, China

Pillow Top

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Towel

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Shawl

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

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Storage Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Chichicastenango

Quilt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

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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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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