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Tent colour editor for knight's tents

Would you like to see what your ideal tent looks like?
Test the desired color combination of your own tent immediately...
Our unique COLOUR - EDITOR is here !!!

 


 

Mongolian Yurts

Now immediately available, FamWest brings you the finest Mongolian Yurts, traditionally designed with concertina wooden supports for extra stability. Instead of an internal open hearth fire, you can chose to add a burlap oven. FAM WEST offers Mongolian yurts in the best quality available in sizes

500cm; 600cm; 700cm; 800cm; 900cm.

(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)


 

PATTERNED TENT FABRICS
absolutely unique

You can now have the tent you want with our wide selection of fabric patterns in the colour combination of your choice. As many historical illustrations show, patterned fabrics were the rule rather than the exception in tent design. The colour of your club or your own personal coat of arms can now be beautifully displayed.
So give your tent that unmistakeable, personal touch.
To design your own colour combination click on one of the patterns.


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

Cross-Shield

Lilie

LilyCachmire

Lion

 


 

ARTHURIAN

Many historical illustrations show oval, 2-pole tents were very popular. The latest model from our workshop is an extended spoke-ring design we've called Arthur. It can be supplied in any color variations.


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

 


 

Normann

If you like it simple and inexpensive, try choosing from the excellent Famwest Norman range. A tent style that was around in almost all periods. Prices start from around £ 300.


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

 


 

Pantheon

A yurt-like campfire tent with a smoke-hole

Recently we've been getting many requests for Mongolian yurts. These tents are unwieldy, heavy and very expensive when made from traditional materials.
FamWest come up with a real alternative that gives a fully authentic look at a more affordable price.


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

 


 

Merlin

The traditional spoke-wheel construction is probably one of the most authentic and well documented types of medieval tent.


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

 


 

Avalon

FamWest have reinvented the ring-tent! Be amazed at how roomy a tent can feel with no side poles and no spokes, just space!!!


(to get more just click on one of the patterns!)

 

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