+Tipi Makers USA+

The list of tipis makers is an on going and changing page.  If you know of others, please send the page or address.  Most of the makers are located in the United States with a few in Australia, Canada, England, Switzerland, South Africa and Scotland.  This list is for your convenience and we are not responsible for any problems that may occur between a tipi buyer and seller. This list is not by any particular order, quality or price.  Many of these makers I know personally or over the phone in LONG conversations.  Others I have not seen or know of any examples of their products except by their adds.  My recommendation is to call, write or visit the tipi maker of your choice.  And the best thing, ask other tipi owners what they like or dislike about their lodges.

With the economy as it is...there are tipi makers going under. Check to see if they are in business before buying. 

   Updated 10-22

• Reese Tipis is NO longer making tipis or in business.

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• Nomadics Tipi Makers.. “For 33 years the largest of the tipi makers and did all the tipis for  “Dances With Wolves”. They offer hand painted artwork and guarantee their 18 oz. and 22 oz. All Weather fabrics for 5 years”.

• Tentsmiths Home Page...Our tents, when properly cared for, can last a lifetime. We have built tents for such prestigious establishments as the Smithsonian, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Valley Forge and Fortress Louisbourg. The movie industry has used us for "Last of the Mohicans", "Broken Chain", "Major Payne", "Road to Wellville", "The Crucible", A&E's "The Crossing" and most recently "The Patriot".

• Sweetwater Tipis..."maker of custom Cheyenne/Sioux style tipi's since 1991.  Sizes 14', 15', 16', 17', 18'.  One piece fitted lining, hand sewn lacing pin holes, rain tight door attachment, well reinforced smoke flaps, reinforcements at key points, and other features make this a well designed tipi. Joan Candalino, Hayesville, NC."

• Don Strinz Tipi..."When you get your Don Strinz Tipi canvas product, look it over, set it up if you like, see if it's everything you want it to be. THEN, IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED, I WILL REPAIR IT, REPLACE IT, OR REFUND 100% OF THE MONEY YOU PAID.  Has a great tape on setting up a tipi called Pointy Side Up -- An Easy Way To Set Up Your Tipi.

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• Reliable Tents & Tipis. The first choice of hunters and outfitters...." takes pride in outfitting outdoor  enthusiasts with the best tent & tipi products available. We've been in business serving Montana and the Rocky Mountain region since 1945. We offer the highest quality craftsmanship in the construction of all our products, using the best canvas fabrics available. "

• R K Lodges - Tipis, tents, lean-tos, teepees, camping..."We started commercially making lodges and primitive shelters in 1971 and made several prior to that for friends and ourselves. We are buckskinners and have attended many rendezvous over the years, both national and local."

• Panther Primitives - The Best Tents in History - Historical Reproduction Tents...."We bring the past to life by supplying historical reproduction tents and supplies for historical re-enactors and collectors. Our dedication to quality and customer service has made Panther the world's largest manufacturer of historical tentage.".

• Tipis Earthworks Tipis..or Colorado Yurt Co."At Earthworks we have substituted the finest treated canvas for ancient skins, but we have found no way to improve the original design. Our tipis are authentic and functional. The two go hand in hand."   info@coloradoyurt.com

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• M BAR M TIPIS TEPEES TEEPEES...Grand Junction, Colorado .."Authentic Native American Design...FREE SHIPPING!
  (canvas parts only)...Native American Indian tipi, tepee, teepee --  from the most respected tipi manufacturer in the U.S. We offer the best value on teepees of excellent quality. Our Earthworks® tipis are expertly constructed of 13-oz. Sunforger canvas, which is 100% cotton Army Duck, Marine Boatshrunk (preshrunk), water and mildew repellent, and with flame resistant treatment, or you may opt for the15-oz Tuff-Star, our premier fabric. 
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• Western Canvas Handmade Tipis..."blends the popular theme of Western Design with authentic reproduction to create livable and instructional tipis, equally at home in suburban backyards and world renowned museum collections."
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• Custom Canvas Design-8002 Timberline Drive #2, Bozeman Mt. 59718    800-704-7362   1.00$ cat.
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• http://www.buffalorobe.com/BUFFALO-PRODUCTS.htm...Larry Belitz...Brain tipis and products
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• Northwest Tipis....2001 S. Main St. Rd., Horicon, Wi. 53032   ph. 1-920-485-4744   Money Back Guarantee, 3 Full year Guarantee...Send $3.00 For Brochure...AND is the maker of the ONE pole lodge tipi at 16 feet.   
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• Thunder Mountain_ Tent & Canvas - Tents, Tipis, Teepees, Float Tubes, Fishing, Hunting, Cam...or http://www.thundermountaintentandcanvas.com/id8.html"Our family owned business was established in 1984. Our reputation has been built on crafting innovative canvas and synthetic fabric products from superior materials. We engineer and manufacture wall tents, range tipis, Indian tipis and work with companies that manufacture large commercial tents, party tents, canopies and much more. We provide volume sewing of canvas and synthetic products."
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• White Buffalo Lodges & Anvil Wagon Works: Custom Tipis, Sheepwagons and Chuckwagons from Livingston, Montana..."We make tipis of authentic design and restore/rebuilt a variety of specialty wagons. We pride ourselves with using quality materials and adhering the the craftsmanship of creating a variety of nomadic shelters. We are proud to offer our beautiful tipis and wagons to you and are sure you will be proud to own one.....featured with Charles Kurault on Good Morning America and in Travel and Leisure Magazine. "

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• Four Seasons Tentmasters defining quality for historically correct period tents...  4221 Livesay Road, Dept. B, Sand Creek, Mi. 49279 or call 517-436-6245.."Established 1968...No matter what your time period, geographic location, or your personal portrayal we have a tent for you. We cover 2000 years, from before Christ to the American Civil war and beyond. Our tents are aesthetically, proportionately and functionally correct for your time period."  Not sure if they are open or not...confusing web page of out of business?
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• http://www.trapline.com/......Trapline Lodges..."We are proud to offer superior quality tipis at affordable prices...We use double fill, high quality canvas with an extremely smooth finish. The canvas is a durable yet light weight 10.38 oz. or 13 oz. Sunforger marine sailcloth.
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• Kinneys Tipis..."We are proud to be the one of the few companies in the world that offer an authentic Crow, Cheyenne, Lakota/Sioux or Blackfoot tepee.  There are seven reservations in the state of Montana as well as an annual internatinal Indian Fair--Crow Fair.  Our tepee designs are derived from heir cultures."
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• Rogue Dwellings...family collective brought together in the Rogue Valley, southern Oregon.  If it's making a lodge for you and your family or providing spaces for your gathering, get in touch and see if we can help.  tipilife@roguedwellings.com

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• http://www.foxrivertraders.com/tipi.htm....Fox River Tipi Co......Wisconsin..."There is nothing quite like spending the night in a tipi. It's unique design is remarkable, and the history behind it can send chills up and down your spine."
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• Ah'Ki tipis by Little Joe...."are great for Schools, Day Care Outings, Gatherings, Talking circles, back yards, camp outs, Powwows, Teaching aids, weddings, and more." only uses untreated canvas.
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• Old West Tipis...and/or...Old West Enterprises ...."Old West Enterprises is a family owned business located in the heart of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Northern Idaho. We specialize in the construction and replication of traditional Native American and custom tipis. With over thirty years of experience we can offer you an exceptional quality tipi at an affordable price."
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• GoodwinCole at Goodwin-Cole Tents & Awnings - Sacramento, CA
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• Conneautville Canvas in Conneautville, Penna 814-587-2755 Weekdays..9 to 5.
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• Wrights Canvas   241 Independence Way, Cashmere WA., 98814 (509)782-3932
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• "One Feather Tipis"....Mel McDonald, phone 816-862-6740   BillnMel@casstel.net  In Missouri, Garden City.
  

• Sheridan Tent and Awning Company..."Manufacturing of custom canvas products for over 78 years..Tents, Tepees, Cowboys Range Tents, Hand Bags, Duffel Bags, Camp Stoves, Shoulder Straps, Back Packs, Flags, Tarps, Covers, etc...."
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• Anchor Industries | Tent & Fabric Structures..."The Anchor TeePee is beautifully crafted to authentic Sioux Indian specifications. Fabric is white 12 oz. Polaris (50/50 - Polyester/Cotton blend) and lends well to painting and decoration."
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• Yakima Tent Other Items....Fashioned after the Plains Indians, used by our own Yakama Indian Nation at their Heritage Center, our tipis have even crossed the seas to Japan. 
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• Redhawk Trading Home.. Maker of the worlds largest tipi...."manufactures many styles of canvas tents. They are very popular with Scouting and other outdoor groups.  We also specialize in making authentic style mountain man era tents and teepees  We give a 100% quality and satisfaction guarantee.  Other manufactures have tried to copy our techniques, but will never duplicate our quality."
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• Jesse Salcedo custom tipis   California based company and uses hemp...."I advocate the use of tipi to create a healing or quiet space. My work pays honor to my American Indian heritage and brings my customers closer to nature (I am of Apache and Mexican heritage). "It is important that I do this with grace and honor, it has to do with linking people to tradition."
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• http://www.appalachianleather.com/tepee1.html....do not know who makes their tipis. 
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• Sagebrush Tipi Works - Welcome....."SAGEBRUSH canvas tipis are Sioux style, constructed of durable, premium-grade materials and reinforced for extra strength at all stress points. " 
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• Manataka Teepees..."Manataka Teepees Etc are fine quality, durable, good looking and the most reasonably priced teepees on the net!"
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• Tent Canvas...They sell tipis and tent Canvas...prices on canvas look good.
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• Albert Hoerauf (Buffalo Days Teepee Makers)...."One can't improve on the tipi design, it's perfect. But, we can improve on materials and reinforcements. Also, this of course, will increase life expectancy. We have been making tipis for well over 30 years."1540 Route 29, Galway, NY 12074-2710, United States  Phone: (518) 882-9997

• Idaho Canvas Products...."The typical dwelling of the Plains tribes is the tepee, or Tipi"
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• The High Desert Trading Post...Sells on ebay.
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• Dave Ellis Canvas Products....My love for constructing a premium tent or lodge exceeds that of living in one. I heavily rely on others to understand the practical application of my products, and I have been blessed with the finest. For fifteen years I have sewn their tents, tarps, and lodges.
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• Sunmaker Arts........http://www.dwayneedwardrourke.com/Pages/SUNMAKER/PAGES/TIPISBYTERRY.html      tipi covers and liners are made from the highest quality 100% cotton canvas, treated to resist mildew, fungi and molds and water.
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• The Colorado Tent Company...6489 East 39th Ave • Denver, Colorado 80203 USA  1-800-354-8368 • 303-294-0924 • coloradotent@coloradotent.net
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• Spirit Tipis.....www.spirittipis.com....PO Box 262  Skull Valley, Arizona 86338   928-442-3225 ....Seamstress and owner Laura L. Briggs lives in Skull Valley, Arizona, (22 miles outside of Prescott) and makes the Tipis in her shop on her property.  Except by phone, there is no way to get in touch with this company as there is no email address.
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• Gray Wolf Trading Company....We create authentic Native American made tipis of all sizes, offer bulk canvas sales and repair. We also offer Custom Embroidery and commercial contract sewing services.
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• Denver Tent Company e-Bay Store...http://stores.ebay.com/Denver-Tent-Company_W0QQfrsrcZ1QQfsubZ19019677QQtZkm..made from natural duck canvas...no treatments for waterproofing.
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• Thunderbird Tipi's is a Native American owned and operated business.  New York and they have tipi poles.
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• Real Goods....Solar power for your tipi...the green scape group.  Access to Alternative Homes, ancient building methods, Shelter, Straw Bale Building, yurts, tip ..."In a world of uncertain energy supplies and ecological challenges, solar energy is a solution that works. And right now is a perfect time to install solar systems for your home or solar water heating systems so you can start enjoying the benefits as early as this summer."
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