Tipis, tepees, teepees : history and design of the cloth tipi / Linda Holley.
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TextPublication details: Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, 2007.Edition: 1st edDescription: viii, 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN: - 1586855115
- 9781586855116
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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
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-223) and index.