Living Tipi's
Tipi being painted

Custom Painted with Cosmology of the Mexican Indians
Huichol Tipi
Huichol Designs
hand-painted by
Huichol school kids

These tipi's are a work of art! We paint them with the ancient cosmology of the indigeneous tribes of Mexico, including the ancient symbology, such as Quetzalcoatl, the jaguar, the Aztec Sun, and various other designs.

Tipi's are fully or partially painted. Tipi's are handpainted, using acrylic paints. Acrylic holds up to the weather, while maintaining flexibility in the material and making the tipi even more waterproof. In many cases they are designed and painted by the local indians, themselves.

Click below for examples of designs and where they come from:

These tipi's tell a story. With your specially painted tipi, we include the cosmology, legends, and stories that go with it. This is a way to share in the rich culture of Mesoamerica and it's proud, heart-centered people.

Choose from one of our designs, or send us your own design and we'll be happy to paint it.

If you'd like more information, please send any questions or inquiries to: livingtipis@hotmail.com.
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