Collection SpotlightThor 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…
Sovereignty StylePlanting 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…
NewsThe 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…
Collection SpotlightCotton, 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 StyleSovereignty 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…
NewsBuilding 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…
NewsImportant 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…
ExhibitionsTextile Museum of Canada Presents Groundbreaking Maya Exhibition Unique Curatorial Approach Unveils Maya Art Through Indigenous Lens
The Textile Museum of Canada will debut Beyond the Vanishing Maya: Voices of a Land in Resistance, an unprecedented exhibition curated by Maya curator and ajq’iij (spiritual leader) Diego Ventura…
EducationThe Art of Abya Yala – Guillermo Jester
As we continue our exploration of Abya Yala (what it is known today as the American continent) & communities that have direct ties to the museum’s collections, we want to…
EducationThe Art of Abya Yala – Marilyn Boror Bor
As we continue our exploration of Abya Yala (what it is known today as the American continent) and we prepare for upcoming exhibitions, working alongside with communities that have direct…
NewsOne-Week Artist Retreat at Howe Island (Summer 2024)
This is a unique opportunity for one emerging or mid-career textile artist to make space for their practice, explore new artistic directions in a natural environment, and have the opportunity…