- Welcome
to Kinney's Tents
& Tepees...We are located in the heart of Custer Country near the Crow and
Cheyenne Indian reservations. Our tepees are authentic and
functional. We take pride in being a Montana family owned and
operated business and offer one-on-one service to our customers.
- For centuries,
Native Americans of the Great Plains were a nomadic civilization.
They moved following their source of food. To suit their needs, they
developed a transportable home that is recognized as classic Native
American architecture: the tepee or tipi.
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- For the Indians,
the everyday and the spiritual were intertwined. The circle, an
ancient symbol for perfection, is embodied in the Native American custom
of arranging the tepee village in a circle with the canvas flaps facing the
east, where the sun rises, bringing life and power back to the earth.
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- Often made of
buffalo hides supported by a wooden framework, the tepee was (and is) a
circular structure. With an opening in the side for entry, covered
by a flap for warmth, and an opening in the top to let out smoke from
cooking fires, the tepee served as both home and political meeting
place. When a tribe was ready to move on, the tepees were
dismantled and carried to the next place from which the Indians would hunt
and fish.
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- At Kinney's we
have substituted the finest treated canvas for ancient skins, but we have
found no way to improve the original design. A
tepee is easy to pitch and remains cool and well ventilated during the
summer. By adding a liner, comfort is enhanced in all weather
conditions.
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- Kinney’s
tents and tepees are more durable than ever before,
including numerous reinforcements. We use nylon stake
loops that look natural yet resist rotting better than
cotton. Stake loops are sewn onto three layers of fabric,
to add strength and resist tearing. The lacing pin holes are reinforced and sewn all around as
well. We know our tents and tepees are the best you can
buy. So get
comfortable, pour yourself another cup of coffee, enjoy
our web-site and be sure to read our page on the
History
of the Crow Tepee. Thanks for Stopping by!
