kota/laavu construction

[jerv]

i'm trying to get hold of some information about making a kota (traditional sami tipis) i've got a whole load of poles and some space on my allotment that needs to be filled. not palnning on using canvas ( or reindeer skins) probably tarps. not full size either eight foot high probably. i really fell in love with kota when I was in finland such an elegant way to live!

 

[jerv]

no takers eh??

 

[Naruska]

Here you go... I hope it will help...

http://www.kolumbus.fi/bjorn.corander/index-su.htm

Marko

 

[baggins]

Hi mate, just seen this link that Naruska put up, a good site and might give you a few tips. http://www.kolumbus.fi/bjorn.corander/index-su.htm

 

[torjusg]

Some information here:
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Culture/Shifting_Boundaries/tents1.html

Torjus Gaaren

 

[Naruska]

Hi mate, just seen this link that Naruska put up, a good site and might give you a few tips.

Nalle is more proficient at bushcraft than doing websites in english...

Marko

 

[Naruska]

Bravo torjus...good pics...

Marko

 

[jerv]

great stuff thanks

 

[Naruska]

Hi jerv...

Enjoy the kota...The longest I`ve lived in one non-stop is six weeks...

I actually had real problems moving back to the confines of solid walls. Be careful...

Marko