+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.

• http://www.reesetipis.com/...Reese tipis...Great site with good pictures on tipis.  "We guarantee to manufacture the best tipi that can be made."

• 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".

• 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."
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• 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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• 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."

• 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."
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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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• M BAR M TIPIS TEPEES TEEPEES...Grand Junction, Colorado .."Authentic Native American Design...FREE SHIPPING!
  (canvas parts only)...Our Sioux style teepees are expertly constructed of 10.10 oz. Army Duck, which is a tightly woven, plied yarn (2 threads spun together to make the final weaving thread.) The fabric is preshrunk, water repellent, mildew resistant and UV treated. Stress points are reinforced."
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• Braintanned Buffalo Robes, Tipis, Rawhide & Par fleche_ by Wes Housler...Brain tan tipis and products
• 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."
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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.greyowlcrafts.com/...Grey Owl tipis from the craft company...."These are authentically designed Sioux and Cheyenne tipis....These are for year round use. Great for Powwows, Pageants, Camp, etc. All seams are double-sewn. Edges are hemmed unless selvedge is used. Bottom edge is hemmed to keep from fraying. "
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• Tipis....Wondering Bull .....They sell Panther lodges, but have some good photos on site. 
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• Custom Canvas Design, Inc. was started in 1995, but our experience goes way further than that. Our seasoned sewers have been making canvas products for over 25 years.
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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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• Sky Lodge Tipis...they use the Vinal plastic for window effects....."Sky Lodge Tipis are an innovation of the Sioux tipi design, with windows added to bring one even closer to nature. They create an ideal environment for many uses in the art of living:"
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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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• Warren  "Two Bears" .... Warren Billiter , 6800 Englewood, Raytown, MO 64133  PH: 816-353-6264
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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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• Willow Winds - Village Construction...makes Bark Construction Villages and other items ..Jim Willow Winds..."Wigwams, tipis & lean-tos are built in the traditional style. Sizes may vary. Materials used to construct the lodges are harvested by Jim, in and around the State of Michigan. Bark from birch, cedar, ash, basswood and elm are used to cover the frame. Tamarack, willow and balsam fir are used for wigwam and tipi poles. Bark sheets are tied to the lodge frames using basswood bast (fiber) string and spruce roots. "
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• Jesse Salcedo custom tipis and Solar panels for power.  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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• Tipi Town..."Our lodges represent beautiful quality and workmanship in the authentic Sioux design. We double reinforce the stress area and give you the choice of regular, 10 Oz. cotton canvas or specially-treated "Sunforger" canvas."
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• http://www.appalachianleather.com/tepee1.html....
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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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• Tipis....Straw Bale Trading co..."Our tipis are sewn in any  tribal style desired: Sioux, Crow--even Kootenai!
    We enjoy the details which make a tipi authentic.  [Tipis are Sioux style unless otherwise specified.]
   
• Tomahawk Teepee Lodge...modern one pole structure...but interesting...."The Tomahawk Teepee is a revolutionary single pole outdoor dwelling where the pole also serves as a chimney for the teepee stove. It combines the comfort and shelter of a permanent camp, with the ease and convenience of smaller, portable tents and shelters."
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• Tent Canvas...They sell tipis and tent Canvas...prices on canvas look good.
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• Buffalo Days Tipi...."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."

• 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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• http://www.spirittipis.com/index.html....At Spirit Tipis, our aim is to make the highest quality Tipi possible, using the finest materials and meticulous workmanship.
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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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• http://www.montanacanvas.com....Montana Canvas is located in Southwest Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park, a perfect place to test our products. Our commitment to quality is second to none. We are dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality camping equipment and accessories. They so not sell tipis...but have some great stoves for inside.
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• Konza Tipis....Designed for the individualist who is looking for a LIGHT WEIGHT PORTABLE TIPI without all the Long Poles and Heavy Canvas
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• 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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• The Point Structures (TPS) ....Our Founder has designed the world’s first and only modern, modular fiberglass tipi using composite materials.  This site is interesting in the use of the tipi motif in everyday life.
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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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• High Horse Indian tipis....this is a new one out of Arizona...but in Korean or Japanese.
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• Old West Tipis ...is a Nez Perce family owned business located in the heart of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in North Central Idaho.
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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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