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Tuilik Links
Tuiliks (tuillit) and Kayak Clothing
Overview
Links
Kayak Clothing in Greenland
The British Museum has compiled a wonderful virtual tour of modern kayaking clothing made and used by the kayaking clubs in Greenland today. The text includes very illuminating passages describing both the equipment and some of the emotions surrounding it.
Clothing from East Greenland
Information on the principles, materials and the making of arctic clothing.
Tuilik Making
Tuilik Making by John Doornink
John shares an illustrated guide for his method of making a neoprene tuilik.
Qaannamik pinnguaatit (kayak games) by H.C. Petersen
This small book is available only in Greenlandic but includes an excellent pattern for a tuilik and a diagram for three different blunt-tipped "practice" harpoons. The book opens with a drawing of a mother moving the arms of her baby to begin his kayak training and a balance board used to hone his balance. Also includes a short bit of information on sculling, rolling, and the rope gymnastics. Available online from
Atuagkat
and
Neriusaaq Bookstore
.
Tuilik Links from the
Masik Newsletter
Making a Tuilik, Akuilisaq & Cockpit Cover by Dana Rutherford.
Making A Chris Cunningham Tuilik - A southern hemisphere interpretation by Pete Notman and Tony Calv
Tuiliks - Versatile garments with variety by Shawn Baker.
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