# Hand-Stippled Skateboards Carved Board Designs By Arniko Bring Uniqueness to Shred By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arniko-carved-skateboards References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/arniko/) & [arnikoskateboards](http://www.arnikoskateboards.com/en/) In the beginning of skateboarding, the boards didn’t have grip tape, fancy trucks, or a pro designed deck. They were straight wood meant for racing or travel. Arniko Skateboards, out of Nepal, are going back to those roots with a little flavour in their [handcarved slalomboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) (still a skateboard, just implies the travel part other than tricks). The [art of woodcarving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard) is treasured in Nepal and the guys at Arniko are feeling good about everything they’ve been given so far. There are 9 carved designs to choose from as well as [clothing and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) that Arniko offers. The carving of these boards reminds us how skilled and beautiful this lost art is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-carved Skateboards:** Opportunity for skateboard companies to differentiate themselves through artisanal craftsmanship. - **Reviving Traditional Woodcarving:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the renewed interest in traditional art forms and offer unique handcrafted products. - **Nepalese Skateboarding Culture:** Opportunity for businesses to explore and cater to the emerging skateboarding culture in Nepal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Opportunity for skateboard manufacturers to incorporate hand-carved designs into their product lines. - **Artisanal Crafts and Gifts:** Opportunity for businesses in the crafts and gifts industry to showcase and sell hand-carved skateboards as unique artistic pieces. - **Apparel and Accessories:** Opportunity for clothing and accessory brands to collaborate with Arniko Skateboards and create products that complement their hand-carved skateboards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md)