PHI Debuts Happy Birthday by Julia Junkin

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 3/10/2008 12:00:00 AM

San Francisco —

Diversified supplier Peking Handicraft, Inc. has introduced the Happy Birthday kitchen textiles line by designer Julia Junkin.

The 18-inch-by-25-inch kitchen towels feature a double-layer birthday cake, complete with lit candles and flower accents, set against a lime green background and accented with polka-dot trim. Retail target is $9.

Matching 13-by-19 placemats ($8) and 20-by-20 napkins ($5) complete the cheerful, feminine collection — augmented by an apron trimmed with blue and white polka-dot ties and pleated fabric. The design includes the message "Happy Birthday" scripted across the front of the full-length apron, made of 100% cotton and set to retail for $20.

Julia Junkin is a Napa Valley artist, recognized for hand-painted ceramics in a palette inspired by the hues of Tuscany. Peking Handicraft offers additional kitchen textiles featuring her designs in everyday collections: Dessert, Garden Lady, Baker Lady, Olive Lady, Fruit Bowl, Red Wine, White Wine and Bird & Wine.