Linda Holley

Tipis, Tepees, Teepees: History and Design of the Cloth Tipi Linda Holley First edition

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