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How Was The Traditional Plains Indian Tipi Constructed?
The basic pattern of a tipi is a half circle, with its length two times longer than its width, having two smoke flaps close to the middle part of the pattern. Generally the ideal size for constructing a tipi would be 15 ft by 30 ft. A canvas weighing eight ounces would suffice for the covering. A tipi when erect resembles an inverted cone and edges where the smoke flaps are created, overlap each other and are held in place with the help of pins.
To erect a tipi, one would need minimum twelve poles to constitute the basic framework. The poles must be smooth and not crooked, measuring minimum three feet than the width of the cover. The poles are to be place to form the shape of a 'V' or a tripod.
For detailed information on the construction of a tipi with detailed diagrams, visit the following web site - www.manataka.org/page186.html.
To erect a tipi, one would need minimum twelve poles to constitute the basic framework. The poles must be smooth and not crooked, measuring minimum three feet than the width of the cover. The poles are to be place to form the shape of a 'V' or a tripod.
For detailed information on the construction of a tipi with detailed diagrams, visit the following web site - www.manataka.org/page186.html.