Kim Vader and his family have lived in Boise, Idaho since the early 1900's. His ancestors were sheep farmers, his aunt was Basque, and their lives in the high desert have inspired Kim to design and build classic sheep wagons. This style of wagon was originally used by sheep herders who needed a portable place to live while tending their sheep in the high desert and mountains of the Western U.S.
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Inside the wagon is usually room for one bed or bunks, a small stove, sink and cooking area, storage for clothes and an eating area.
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An authentic Basque shepherd's hut on wheels.
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Kim Vader and his family have lived in Boise, Idaho since the early 1900's. His ancestors were sheep farmers, his aunt was Basque, and their lives in the high desert have inspired Kim to design and build classic sheep wagons. This style of wagon was originally used by sheep herders who needed a portable place to live while tending their sheep in the high desert and mountains of the Western U.S.
WHICH ONE DO YOU LIKE THE BEST?? I'm also looking for kid versions, as well as "adult versions" for my next, in-the-works, micro-archite...
Rural history enthusiast David Morris has spent over 10 years travelling around Britain, photographing shepherds' huts
Sterling silver link bracelet. Storyteller style from the southwest. There are two links with a wagon, buttes and a house. One link is a Navajo sheep herder. One link is sheep and buttes. I think these 1 1/8" links are cast silver. The sterling silver clasp is a box clasp. A sterling safety chain has been attached to keep one from loosing the bracelet if it comes open while being worn. Stamped sterling. Just under 1/2" wide. Total length is 6 3/8". Good condition. BCLT-549-MS-1
In the last century, Basque people fleeing Francisco Franco's dictatorship flocked to America. "Hidden Kitchens" explores their world of outdoor, below-the-ground, Dutch oven cooking traditions.
Kim Vader and his family have lived in Boise, Idaho since the early 1900's. His ancestors were sheep farmers, his aunt was Basque, and their lives in the high desert have inspired Kim to design and build classic sheep wagons. This style of wagon was originally used by sheep herders who needed a portable place to live while tending their sheep in the high desert and mountains of the Western U.S.
Though we're usually the purveyors of modern-style green design, we've featured our fair share of rustic caravans that offer efficient, small living spaces. From Idaho come these well-crafted, old-school sheep wagons converted
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Kim Vader and his family have lived in Boise, Idaho since the early 1900's. His ancestors were sheep farmers, his aunt was Basque, and their lives in the high desert have inspired Kim to design and build classic sheep wagons. This style of wagon was originally used by sheep herders who needed a portable place to live while tending their sheep in the high desert and mountains of the Western U.S.
Kim Vader and his family have lived in Boise, Idaho since the early 1900's. His ancestors were sheep farmers, his aunt was Basque, and their lives in the high desert have inspired Kim to design and build classic sheep wagons. This style of wagon was originally used by sheep herders who needed a portable place to live while tending their sheep in the high desert and mountains of the Western U.S.
It occurred to me after I razed my wagon that I hadn’t have a clue about how to build a new one. Then I remembered Vernon Laman. Vernon and Smoky in their home made wagon (Artesia, New Mexico) I met Vernon in Artesia, New Mexico. He was in his eighties, had driven trucks for a […]
This Sheep and Sheep Wagon windsock portrays the sheep industry in the mountain west, where the Basque and Peruvian sheep herders tend the bands of sheep while living in a sheep wagon in the remote areas of the Rocky Mountains. . My windsocks are made of a durable ripstop nylon spinnaker cloth in bright, primary colors and bold designs. They are 6 ft long, including 1 ft of strong "leechline" cord and a heavy duty snap swivel. The body is 20 inches long with an 8 inch metal ring at the top. The 9 streamers are 3 ft long by 4 inches wide. . The hand cut applique is zig-zagged onto the background color. The windsocks are photographed open and flat for optimum viewing. These roll up into a flat package for light and easy shipping or travel.. I have about 30 stock designs and also do custom work. More designs will be listed as I complete them. Come visit The Windsock House on S.Main St in Hailey, Idaho, 12 miles from Sun Valley. My windsocks have been fluttering out front since 1983. Stop by my studio and say hello !
