Jun 4, 2007

Peking Handicraft Signs New Licensing Agreements

San Francisco, CA – Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler recognized for its variety of styles and high quality of home decor, tabletop and giftware items, designed by renowned licensed artists, announces the signing of new licensing agreements with Jim Shore, Amy Brazil and Julia Junkin.

Jim Shore is an award-wining artist with enormous popularity. His renowned artwork combines elements of folk art with vibrant color palettes and applies it to traditional themes, creating intricate and colorful designs that reflect American heritage. In January 2008, Peking Handicraft will introduce a Jim Shore Holiday line that reflects Shore’s unique style and charming designs. The collection will offer a diverse line of home decor items, including pillows, stockings, guest towels, kitchen towels and more.

Amy Brazil is a highly recognized artist and designer known for her contemporary artwork of dogs, and is most famous for “Bullseye” the Target dog. Using a fresh, unique style, Amy Brazil captures a realistic painting of a dog and incorporates with it a contemporary or abstract background in fashionable colors and trendy patterns. Peking Handicraft hopes to attract those who enjoy her work with an offering of modern pillows in pinks and chocolates that feature Brazil’s funky designs of dog breeds.

Julia Junkin is a Napa Valley artist, recognized throughout the country for her hand-painted ceramics that reflect the beauty of everyday life in a palette inspired by the hues of Tuscany, including yellow, red, blue and olive. Peking Handicraft looks forward to offering a new kitchen textile line that will feature Junkin’s inspirational designs on kitchen mitts, pot holders, aprons, kitchen towels and more.

Peking Handicraft, Inc. continues to offer fine home decor items featuring designs from a growing list of more than 30 of the nation’s top licensed artists, including such notable artists as D.L. Rhein, Tracy Porter, Patience Brewster, Mary Lake Thompson and Kelly Rightsell.

For additional information about Peking Handicraft Inc., contact the company at 1388 San Mateo Ave., South San Francisco CA 94080, 800.872.6888 or visit the firm’s web site at pkhc.com.

About Peking Handicraft, Inc.:

Peking Handicraft, Inc. is a distinguished international manufacturer and wholesaler with more than 25 years specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware. With extensive experience sourcing and manufacturing fine products from China, Peking Handicraft delivers quality, handcrafted products. Since China first opened its markets more than two decades ago, Peking Handicraft’s San Francisco and Shanghai staff have been dedicated to building a bridge from China to the world marketplace.