The model for all canoes?
June 18th, 2008 | by Andy Published in Art, Canoeing | 3 Comments
Give yourself a minute to drool (like we did) over this latest project from Murat, a traditional paddle maker we’ve featured before. We’d love to have taken it on its maiden voyage in the BWCA. The warm tones of the birch bark, the natural lashings, the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail… lust lust lust.
But before you whip out a blank check (like we did) to order yours TODAY, you should know that it’s a miniature! Fits in his bathtub. Murat hopes to build a full-scale version soon, but this one will go on his wall. What! Not even for sale? If that news still leaves you bummed out (like we are), hopefully re-reading your copy of Paddle to the Sea will sate your desire for pretty little canoes.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:00 pm (#)
What talent. This is an incredible mini version of a canoe. I’m sure that the cedar strip full size canoe will be just as amazing!
June 18th, 2008 at 6:16 pm (#)
…and just that miniature is a finer piece than some full-size ones I’ve seen.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:13 am (#)
Thanks for the post Andy and the compliments…but I’m really just an average guy obessed with all things canoe. If your readers really want to see some quality stuff, check out Ted Behne’s site (http://barkcanoe.net/) and some extra photos of his (http://www.barkcanoe.com/miniatures_tb.htm). He’s going to be at the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association 2008 Assembly, this year held in Peterborough, Ontario (only 70 miles or so from my place) and I’m hoping to get more insight for the eventual full-sized build. I appreciate you reading my stuff!