Walking into Jai Yen in Kings Beach is like stepping into a cozy shop in a foreign land — colorful scarves adorn the walls, cast iron tea pots sit next to Asian statues, pieces of unique jewelry are stashed in dishes nestled in corners, a fire warms the small cabin, and the owner offers you a cup of tea. With all the products coming directly from Thailand, Nepal, and Bali, owner Christy Lee Smith offers customers unique products rarely found locally.

Jai Yen works directly with artists and small businesses in Thailand and Laos, and hand selects high quality clothing, jewelry, home décor items, handicrafts, and spa products, all shipped directly to Tahoe.