Are Tipis hard to erect?
No. With practice, two people can put up a tipi in an hour. It may take 3 – 4 hours the first time round! What is an ozan? An ozan is a horizontal canopy tied above the lining at the rear end of the tipi. It acts as a rain canopy and provides warmth in bad weather. What do you use to cover the floor? A plastic groundsheet covered in coconut fibre, rugs and sheepskins will make the tipi very comfortable for a day or two. If you plan on living in a tipi ground covers are not required as they will rot very quickly with mildew and are very hard to keep clean. Vinyl laminate can be used for those who want a waterproof floor in their tipi although it is not very pleasing to the eye, it will act as a moisture barrier and is easy to clean. A custom built wooden floor would be an ideal substitue. Reeds and rushes can be used to make a lovely floor covering which will keep the tipi warm and dry. How do I make a fire? The fireplace should be positioned directly under the smoke hole. Remove a thin
