Four Winds

The Scene
Think specialized. This store isn't your 100-of-the-same national chain. Most items are one-of-a-kind clothing and gifts, selected by the store's owner on treks to the Himalayan countries of Nepal and Tibet and trips to Indonesia and other parts of the world.

The Goods
There's a strong emphasis on prayer, from colorful Nepalese flags to richly detailed tablets and tiny pendants. Finely detailed handcrafted jewelry is decorated with semi-precious stones. Most clothing is 100 percent silk, including soft dresses, slinky wraps and shimmery scarves. Woolen sweaters, mittens and hats are also popular. Pashmina shawls start around $100. Browse one of the largest incense collections in Seattle, including Himalayan and Shambala. In the back of the store, check out teak-and-marble chess sets, an Indonesian table created from one solid piece of teak, and a teak chaise lounge so skinny you'd need to be a size 2 to not fall off.