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Houseplant’s new Italian Collection includes pieces made and hand-painted in Deruta, all boasting that near-ubiquitous symbol of good luck and protection found on so many Italian pottery pieces—the rooster.—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 On March 22, Emily Holman posted a TikTok video about her and her 18-year-old sister, Martha, stumbling upon a jean jacket that was hand-painted and gifted to a friend for Christmas.—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Each pebble was hand-painted with a design, from flowers and rainbows to logos for Spider-Man and Scottish soccer teams.—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2026 The tower was hand-painted by a crew of men, suspended by ropes, connected to pickup trucks 160 feet below them.—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand-painted