Tipis, Tepees, Teepees
History and Design of the Cloth Tipi
Gibbs Smith
Available: 04/01/07
6 x 9 · 248 pages
9781586855116
CDN $25.99
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Tipis, Tepees, Teepees
History and Design of the Cloth Tipi
Linda A. Holley
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
Linda A. Holley has spent most of her life studying tipis and Native American culture. She currently consults with the University of Florida on Native American materials for their collection as well as other private collections. You can visit her Web site at www.tipis-tepees-teepees.com/. She lives in Florida.
