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Native Americans used a variety of materials to make their tepees, but one of the most common was buffalo hide. They would use the hide to make the canvas for their tepees by stretching it over a wooden frame. The hides were typically tanned and dried before being used, which would make them more durable and resistant to the elements. Some tribes also used other materials such as cedar bark or grasses to make their tepees.
Certainly! Tepees, also known as tipis, were traditional dwellings used by many Native American tribes, particularly those of the Great Plains region. Here are some additional details about the materials and construction of tepees:
Buffalo Hide: The most commonly used material for tepee coverings was buffalo hide. The hides were obtained from hunting buffalo, which were a vital resource for Plains tribes. Buffalo hides were durable and provided excellent protection against the elements.
Tanning: Before using buffalo hides for tepee coverings, they underwent a tanning process. Tanning involved removing the hair and treating the hide to make it more pliable and resistant to decay. Different tribes had their own tanning methods, which often included soaking the hides in a mixture of water, brain matter, or other natural substances.
Structure: Tepees were conical in shape, with a frame made of long, flexible poles. The poles were usually made from wooden saplings or branches, which were bent and fastened together at the top to form a cone. The buffalo hide was then draped over the frame, forming the tepee’s covering.
Lacing and Adjustments: The edges of the buffalo hide were typically laced or tied together using strips of rawhide or other sturdy materials. These laces allowed for adjustments to be made to the tepee, such as tightening or loosening the covering to regulate airflow or accommodate smoke holes.
Insulation and Decoration: Inside the tepee, additional layers of buffalo hides or furs were often used for insulation and comfort. The inner walls of the tepee were adorned with colorful paintings, symbols, and personal or tribal designs, which added both aesthetic appeal and cultural significance.
It’s worth noting that while buffalo hide was commonly used, other Native American tribes in different regions utilized different materials for their dwellings. For example, tribes in the Pacific Northwest often constructed cedar plank houses, while tribes in the Southwest built adobe or stone structures.
The tepee was a versatile and practical dwelling, well-suited to the nomadic lifestyle of many Plains tribes. It could be easily assembled, disassembled, and transported to new locations as the need for hunting, gathering, or seasonal movements dictated.
Textiles created by South, Central and North American Indigenous groups make up nearly half of The Textile Museum Collection. Among the most notable are eighth- and ninth-century Peruvian tunics and fragments from the Wari Empire, as well as late pre-Hispanic styles from Peru’s north (Chimu), central (Chancay) and south (Ica) coasts. Also represented are 20th-century weavings from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia that continue pre-Hispanic traditions.
From Central America, we have textiles from over 50 villages in Guatemala, and a large collection of molas by the Kuna people of Panama.
Our small collection from North America includes sarapes, rebozos and village costumes from Mexico, as well as textiles representing Navajo, Pueblo and Tlingit traditions.
Man’s tunic, Peru, Chimu style, c. 1300-1400, 91.849.
Woman’s ceremonial overhuipil, Guatemala, Santa Apolonia, c. 1900, 1964.65.6.
Man’s tunic, Peru, Wari style, c. 700-900, 91.341.
Woman’s blouse panel (mola), Panama, San Blas Islands, Kuna people, 1960s, 1985.56.16.
Fragment from a woman’s dress, Peru, Chancay style, c. 1400-1570, 91.428.
Child’s mantle, southwestern United States, Navajo people, c. 1870, 86.6.
Man’s tunic, Peru, Wari style, c. 750-900, 91.343.
Man’s poncho, found in the Ica Valley, c. 1400-1570, 1969.43.1.
It is classic, timeless and always trendy. The wool felt Watson captivates with its soft, supple texture. Its melange gives it the typical appearance of a felted wool fabric. The color range extends from natural tones and shades of grey to some strong colors such as orange, apple green and pink. Sound absorber class A
“The One” questions why are you here on my planet, in my universe? to do what? If you exists you are here with a purpose. Is your purpose to create joy, happiness, love, kindness and gratitude for my services and sources and resources that I am providing you or are you here to destroy my planet? what is it to you?
“If you are not a solution to my the planet and my well being than you are a problem to my planet”–
Divine Mother Goddess Gaea
Every atom, molecule of energy, every choice, every action, every movement, every living and non living sentient beings, every breadth we take, every beat of our hearts has a purpose. Our physical body’s every cell, orgas, systems, our auras, our astro body, energy field every part of who we are have a purpose. We are created and born with a mission, a purpose and are already provided for everything we need, want and desire to fulfill our purpose. And in the grand scheme of things because we are the microcosm of the macrocosm all of our purpose in whoever we are and whatever we do is to serve only one purpose; that is to serve the greater good of the planet.
And so our purpose at Nisha Designs is to share, introduce, sell and bring our focus, time and energy to meaningful awareness of self and soul. What makes our planet earth and its sources and resources beautiful, purposeful and magickal. How do these amazing art of natural plants, trees, flora and fauna of the planet provide us the wealth, abundance and prosperity in our day to day living. And how there presence in our lives, in our living room, dining room, chairs, table windows create an ambiance of love, balance, positivity, radiant health and harmony. With there presence in our environment, our surroundings they make us feel at peace and at home.
And to feel the energy and understand what is provided for us we must firstly know its nature, its energy and who they are, what they do and what is there magickal purpose for us. And to have them show us how to make use of them in creating products that are beneficial to serving the greater good of the planet earth. After all they are the providers of what we seek, need, want and desire to create. As in every blade of grass, every breadth of air, every spark of fire and every drop of water has the energy of a Divine. Divine Mother Goddess Gaea.
I have found that not knowing the planets sources and resources, its energy, the being of the planet who is responsible and the purpose of her creation creates lack of knowledge and awareness and that leads to misinformation, dishonesty, travesty, destruction and misusing of the planets sources and resources and hence we have a situation of climate change, greed on food and products that are made from planets sources and resources. And anything made from planets sources and resources are for its people provided by the planet and to that everyone has the right to food, to clothing, to home to everything we need to live comfortably here. That is what the planet provides. But instead of focusing on the Divine Being of the planet and what she provides for us we have made our focus, time and energy to beings and things that are not providing us a comfortable life that we have the right to.
Shift your focus, time, energy, awareness to the planet and its well being. And you will live comfortably and you will be supported and provided for. Otherwise one will struggle. Because the being responsible, in charge and in control of the planet earth is the Divine Mother Gaea. But if you go to ‘beings and things we call humans’ that is not the true creator of the planet then you will always struggle, you will always feel lack and separate from everyone and that is the choice you made. No one made it for you. So choose wisely.
And so here at Nisha Designs we bring our self and soul’s magickal and spiritual knowledge, awareness of our divine Mother Earth Gaea’s magnificent creations. So if one wants, needs, desires, chooses now have the ability to change and serve the greater good and be part of her planet, rejoice in her creations not be separate.
We look forward to hearing from you on our beautiful textiles and products.
Our 100%Hemp summer cloths, are the perfect linen.
From shear, light weight, medium weight and our heavy open weave weight. Linen is very strong, absorbent, and dries faster than cotton.
While also adding the performance and benefits of 100%Hemp. Making our Hemp Linen’s perfect for garments, homeware, reusable filters, nut milk bags and much more..
Historically Linen was made from Flax, another long bast fiber. Although in today’s textile market when referring to “Linen” is it to represent the weave structure and should be noted what the content may be.
It also has other distinctive characteristics, notably its tendency to wrinkle. Depending on the weight and tightness of the weave, we do recommend washing or dying to tighten the weave and complete your perfect fit or size. Our 100%Hemp will greatly soften to the hand and soften the weave once finished.
Many often refer to our Hempcel® Fabrics, as a soft high-end linen.
HEMP CERTIFICATIONS AND TRANSPARENCY.To know more about our fabrics, want to order our sample swatches? Please call or email us to Nisha Desai at nisha@nishadesigns.com or call 702.622.8321