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"In
Europe, everyone sleeps on linen," says Karina Sotnik,
the owner of weeks-old Linu Boutique
(1036 Pine St.
(215-260-8547)), Latvian by birth, Sotnik returned with her family to her homeland a few months ago, and came
up with the idea of showcasing the Baltic's primo flax products in a market where linen is a luxurious commodity.
Little Linu - which means linen in Latin - shows off artisan-made shawls, scarves, tablecloths, runners, placemats,
tea towels and, of course, super-soft, allergy-safe sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers - at half the price you'll
pay for the same soft goods at most American boutiques. The petite shop also stocks earth-tone Germain ceramics,
natural candies by Vince Kittera, and Buroland's exfoliating body and face products made with sun-dried pink salt
from the Black Sea.
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