Thor Hansen’s Canadian Printed Textiles
The Textile Museum of Canada houses more than 15,000 textiles and related objects, spanning thousands of years and more than 200 regions. Each month, we’ll highlight a different object (or…
Author: Sanjit Dhillon
Posts by Sanjit Dhillon
Planting the Seeds of Indigenous Fashion: In conversation with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe and Dr. Lara Evans
Sovereignty Style is a series highlighting Indigenous artists and designers using fashion to express themselves, their cultures, and their stories on their own terms. Curated by transdiciplinary artist and curator…
The Museum That Feels Like Home: An Artist’s Bond with the Textile Museum of Canada
Joe Lewis has always been an artist at heart, and his connection to the Textile Museum of Canada has been a significant part of his creative journey. “My mother tells…
Cotton, Colonialism, and Consumerism: How Indian Cotton Shaped Global Trade
The explosive popularity of Indian cotton textiles in 17th-18th century France triggered a chain reaction with global consequences. As vibrant indiennes captivated European consumers, they disrupted local industries, inspired stringent…
Sovereignty Style: Introducing a New Blog Series by Feather Miigwans
Sovereignty Style is a series highlighting Indigenous artists and designers using fashion to express themselves, their cultures, and their stories on their own terms. Curated by transdiciplinary artist and curator…
Building Community Through Art: Suzanne Davis and the Museum’s Golden Anniversary
Suzanne Davis has been an integral part of the Textile Museum of Canada’s journey, contributing her time, expertise, and enthusiasm as a volunteer, board member, and community advocate for nearly…
Important Message from the Textile Museum of Canada Board
Dear Members, Visitors and Supporters of the Museum, We are announcing the temporary closing of the Textile Museum of Canada as of this Sunday, February 16th 2025. We are open…
