The tipi (or teepee) was a portable conical housing used by the native peoples of the great plains of the USA, very functional according to the nomadic way of life of the indigenous people. It could be disassembled and packed when the tribe decided to move from where it was established, and quickly rebuilt once it reached its new destination. A reason for games for children for decades (who have not ever played cowboys and Indians), it has become a versatile decorative accessory to relax at home.
The size of a standard teepee covers approximately one square meter by a height of 1,70 m .; just enough space for two or three little ones or for you to share with your child. The skins of the originals have given way to fabrics of cotton or blended with polyester. If we believe that there is the possibility of taking advantage of it in the long term, it is preferable to choose to make it in a basic fabric as a frame to place another printed and removable fabric on it that we can change depending on the season or when a new member of the family arrives.
The children's models available on the market opt for designs geometric or animalistic, the world of the circus or those of aesthetics "cowboy" and Navajo spirit that reflect the superior images. Pure inspiration for children to foster their imagination and travel to other universes; the teepees become a "fort" to store their treasures, house their favorite stories or soft stuffed animals that function as cushions.
But let's not think that teepees are reduced to a pre-pubescent use because it is precisely the adolescent bedrooms that the witness has taken to give these conical tents a new sense, shaping spaces for naps, conversation, intimacy or reflection. Girls prefer fabrics in ecru, pastel tones, or a black-white pairing, seasoned with sheep skin, kelim type rugs, silk cushions, wool blankets, poufs ... authentic chill outs 2.0.
And still we shouldn't just focus on the rooms either: Why not mount the Reading corner of the living room inside a tipi? It is sure to allow us to concentrate on the task without restrictions, whether it is enjoying a magazine or working on the laptop. Of course, it is preferable to bring it closer to the area that captures more natural light or we will have to have a good luminaire, and that implies certain precautions for use to avoid possible overheating.
And now that the good weather is here it is the best time to move the "tent" to the gazebo, the terrace or the garden. The ideal is to use polyester or technological fabrics, durable, washable and resistant to the elements outside. There are new models of hanging teepee, like a kind of hammock with its own support or tied from a tree; Tapered designs with a rocking shelter character, cool and fun.
In this lovely tutorial They give you the guidelines to make a beautiful homemade teepee if you dare to this relax concept bohemian and carefree. The priority resides in the choice of the sticks for the structure, firm and flexible; the included pattern facilitates the sewing process and serves as a reference for making almost any model.
And if any of your friends have a petThese mini teepees are the ideal gift for stylish owners who want to give their best friend a unique and cozy space. There are certain differences in the models for dogs or cats, they can be placed on a bed or a platform, and they even offer the possibility of personalizing it by adding a monogram. Who better understands you can also share your taste in decoration!
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