Hub-n-Spoke Pavilion Information from  House Greydragon

The pages here are primarily devoted to circular (hub-n-spoke) pavilions. You will find a wealth of information, with medieval examples, detailed instructions on how to sew/make one yourself, and decorating information.   

Here are some examples of tents that have been made using the information on these pages. For the larger picture, click on the reduced images below
My current pavilion with 7 ft spokes and the new design	A design done by Sir William of Richwood	A nice design by a couple in the UK	A terrific decoration example by Lady Keara Raven

House Greydragon has sewn several different sizes of "pavilinos" (hub-n-spoke pavilions), based on the design of and article by Master Dafydd ap Gwystl, of Atlantia.  Below are links to various pages showing steps of construction and sewing, along with additional useful details. If you wish to construct a tent yourself, it is recommended that you read both Dafydd's original article, and the updated article by Lady Sorcha.

• Master Dafydd's original article.
   
• A revised article on pavalino construction was written by Lady Sorcha, one of Master Dafydd's apprentices, and printed in the Atlantian A&S publication (The Oak)
   
• A (US Measurement) canvas calculator  (or Metric canvas calculator) for computing the amount of canvas you need, and the size of the pieces, depending on the width of canvas you can get, and the number of spokes you want.  NOTE: The total canvas is NOT the amount you would need using Sorcha's layout in the article above.
   
• My method of laying out the canvas (for the roof pieces) and cutting the roof "flaps".
   
• An image showing the different relative slope of the walls, depending on the length of spoke you choose for the (middle size) pavilino.
   
• Some additional details on construction steps for the pavilino. 
   
• Our method of pennant attachment.
   
• Our method of laying out the stakes.
   
• My experiment on the impact of setting up on a slope is also here.
   
• Information and photos from an existing circular pavilion in Basel, Switzerland.
   
• A page of information with different paintings/drawings of other medieval tents which seem to indicate some sort of interior structure, and supporting evidence for the spoked wheel design.
   
• Pictures of a tent from 1542-1545, made for the Portuguese governor of India, with clear architectural features which support a hub-n-spoke design. 
   
• A page of information on painting and decorating tents, including type of paint, mixture, and advantages. 
   
• A picture page showing my new 7-foot-spoke pavilino from various angles. 

For the larger picture, click on the reduced images below
A pavilion design by some friends in the UK	Exterior of the old pavilino	Close up of motto painted on flaps	A better picture of the desgin by Sir William of Richwood
Interior of pavalino showing hub and lantern ring	Details of stake loops	Detail of closing toggles	Details of the pole sleeves showing hub rest

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