Free Style - Green Style? (Arniko Hand Carved Skateboards)
4 June 2009
Kathmandu, 
Lalitpur/pulchock (google maps)
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Report value: $$$ (mid price)
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Arniko Skateboards mission is to "produce personalized skateboards under humane conditions."
These decks of these skateboards are nothing short of works of art made in Nepal in cooperation with small local enterprises using traditional Nepalese art of woodcarving.
Since every piece of timber is unique, it gives the board a natural identity and makes every Arniko Skateboard a unique piece.
Arniko Skateboards are particularly made for cruising and therefore have the classical form of slalomboards, which have developed from the surfer scene in the 1970's.
Thanks to their compact and agile form, these skateboards are the ideal means of urban transportation and can be used without much practice.
Beyond the boards, Arniko offer a range of clothing and accessories, which are, as the boards, exclusively produced in Nepal.
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