Asian Art in Snowboarding

This snowboard embodies classical modernity, the essence that Rosewood House captures in its custom design furniture…

Spring is here but Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly mountain is strong with an 80″-110″ base of snow from a wet March. In the local board shop, Lafayette’s Milosport on Mt. Diablo Blvd., I checked out final 2009 snowboards and above it all, a boldly designed snowboard was displayed in the spotlight. Behold, the Arbor Coda snowboard, made of poplar wood, bamboo (yes, you can actually see the bamboo running up and down the topsheet), and the stunning antique graphic of a playful samurai and dragon inspired from a Japanese silk scroll over 200 years ago.

The snowboard embodies classical modernity, the essence that Rosewood House captures in its custom design furniture. Take something classical and apply it to contemporary use. Good job, Arbor! We hope to see more of the Asian art influence in modern hardgoods with appeal to the mainstream. As for authentic art, you’ll find a handselected collection of silk screens, scroll art, sculptures and statuary from the Pacific Rim, Japan down to Thailand, for sale at the Rosewood House. All the skiiers and snowboarders, enjoy the last of the snow before Spring really kicks into gear!