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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Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Cover

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Barmer

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

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

Shawl

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central Java

Head Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Head Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Temalang Ulu

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Shepherd's Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Northwest Frontier Province

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Upper East Region, Bolgatanga

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Theatre Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Robe

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Sari Border

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

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Pskent

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Shawl

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Waist Cloth

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Tent Band

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Bag

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

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wall Hanging

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Cloth

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

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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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