Traditional tipis in a range of sizes
Jaia specialises in hand made traditional style tipis manufactured to the highest standard.
We use the best quality canvas and materials that we can source and have worked continuously on perfecting our design.​​
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The Tipis aerodynamics are such that correctly pitched they can withstand the fiercest of storms.
The tipi smoke flaps are easily adjusted with changing wind directions, safely allowing a fire inside even in gusty winds and rain and creating a Venturi effect which draws the smoke up and out.
In summer a gentle breeze can pass under the outside cover.
In winter an inner liner can be used in the tipi to prevent drafts and create a cosy womb-like feeling.
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The cover can also be rolled up to create a wide arched opening allowing the panorama of nature into your living room.
The details
Canvas cover
Our tipi covers are made from 12oz canvas. They are constructed with "full flat felled" seams, which are double stitched throughout. Reinforcing is added in critical areas and a sturdy triple stitched hem holds the pegging points around the base. The basic cover kit consists of the tipi cover, door and kitbag (ropes & pegs etc).
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We offer white or beige as our standard Tipi colours. We can offer other colours on request but darker colours do tend to make the interior quite dark.
Liner
(optional)
The 10oz canvas liner is a second skin which hangs on the inside of the poles - it starts at the ground and reaches about 1.8m high. The liner provides extra insulation and prevents drafts down at ground level. A PVC skirt prevents damage due to moisture where the liner comes in contact with the earth. The canvas portion of the liner is fully proofed and treated.
Rain catcher (optional)
Without a rain catcher a few drips will enter the tipi during heavy rain. These will drip into the centre of the tipi where the fire is usually situated, or run down the inside of the poles to the ground. A rain catcher is an option that will prevent these few drips from entering the tipi and can be used when the entire floor area is utilised and no fire is present.
Poles
(Out of stock)
Unfortunately we cannot currently supply poles as our source has dried up. Recommended are Douglas Fir, they are straight, strong, light and durable. The bark is removed and then the poles are sanded and oiled, but many species will work including bamboo. If you intend to harvest your own poles you will need: 3m tipi - 11 poles, 4m tipi - 11 poles, 5m tipi - 14 poles, 6m tipi - 17 poles, 7m tipi - 17 or 20 poles. Two of the poles will be slightly thinner for use as smoke flap poles. The pole length will need to be at least 1m longer than the diameter of the tipi ie. a 6m tipi will require poles 7m or longer. The critical dimension is at the cross over point which should be around 45-50mm diameter ie. for a 6 m tipi find the point at which it is 45-50mm diameter, then measure 6m toward the base and cut off.
Expected Life
Varies drastically depending on climate, if pitched year round, under trees, in open spaces, with fire regularly inside etc. A rough guide would be 5-10 years in constant use, longer if well loved and 10-20 years in occasional use.
Click here to read our warranty statement.