The tipi cover is tied to the last pole, so they both go up together, and placed at the back. Next, the cover is wrapped from the back around the sides to the front and fastened above the doorway with pegs. The cover is drawn in tight and the bottom edge staked to the ground.

Our tipi sizes range from small 12ft travel lodges to large 26ft ceremonial tipis for gatherings and for guest accommodations. Our traditional models have a door flap which covers a standard 5ft high door hole opening.

At Ahki Tipi—Handmade Native American Tipi by Little Joe—we use nylon straps instead of cotton on all of our tipi covers, liners and doors. All of our seams are DOUBLE LOCK STITCHED with 100% Acrylic thread unlike most other tipis that are chain stitched with cotton thread.

These functional and beautiful covers provide years of comfort and security. 15 ounce Sunforger, a 100% cotton army duck fabric, treated for water, UV, and mildew resistance, and is available with or without flame retardant. Breathes nicely! 15 ounce Timberline Cover, a cotton/poly blend with an acrylic coating and flame retardant rating.

Tipi Cover: All Tipi seams are sewn together using a 3/4" flat felled locking seam. Double needles are used to ensure straight and strong seams. We will never cross seam canvas.

Our tipis are the popular Sioux style but with Cheyenne-like smoke flaps. The tipi floor is egg shaped, not round, therefore increasing the usable floor space. This gives the lodge a beautiful lean­ back look and provides extra strength against westerly winds. All covers are made of a 10.10 oz Sunforger canvas.

Jan 1, 1970 · Selecting a Tipi Cover. A properly tanned hide tipi cover was a beautiful creamy white and you’re going to want a white, pearl grey, yellow or other bright canvas for your cover.

We also stock inexpensive Small backyard Tipis for kids, Large Tipis for Airbnb rentals and every size in between.

These are covers, liners, doors, poles and accessories. We also offer components that are not essential, but that make living in a tipi more comfortable. Campground cover with opening for Zipper Doors. The Traditional Model tipi cover has a standard 3’9” door opening with a vertical height of 4 ft. from the ground.

Our easy to assemble tipis are durable, waterproof, fireproof, mildew proof, and environmentally friendly. We create a variety of nomadic shelters, using the highest quality materials. Plus, every tipi comes with all you need; cover, liner, poles, carrying …