Tipis, tepees, teepees : history and design of the cloth tipi

Type

Book

Authors

Linda Holley ( Holley, Linda )

ISBN 10

1586855115

ISBN 13

9781586855116

Tags

Tipis -- History, Tipis -- Design and construction, Tipis, Indigenous peoples -- Dwellings -- North America, Indigenous peoples -- Dwellings

Abstract

"Tipis can be found all over the world in dozens of cultures. These fascinating dwellings are experiencing a resurgence in popularity because of their unique qualities: they are easy to transport, comfortable to live in for long periods of time, and weather resistant. Linda Holley explores the many different methods of tipi construction and includes dozens of drawings, photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that show how to construct, decorate, and transport a tipi.

Subjects include:

History of the tipi
Construction
Poles
Pitching a tipi
Living in a tipi
Decoration
Materials
Transportation
Today's tipi camp"--Amazon.

Biblio Notes

Contents:
Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Documenting the historic tipi --
Styles of tipis --
Materials and steps for making the tipi cover --
The liner or lining --
Rain covers and rain caps --
Poles, pole care, and pole maintenance --
Pitching or setting up a tipi --
Living in a tipi --
Decorations on the cover and liner --
Transporting a tipi --
Tips on th care and buying of a tipi --
Decorations on the cover and liner --
Transporting a tipi --
Today's tipi encampments --
Tipis outside the United States --
Modern tipis --
Camp stories --
Appendix --
Glossary --
Bibliography --
Resources --
Photo and drawing credits --
Index

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