tole painting

noun
UK /təʊl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
US /toʊl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

Tole painting is the fun art of painting pretty designs on small metal or wood things.

She learned tole painting and decorated an old tin tray with flowers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of folk art that often uses bright colors and simple flower or fruit patterns.

The tole painting on the box showed red roses and green leaves.

3. The activity or hobby of decorating household objects with painted designs.

Tole painting is a relaxing hobby for rainy afternoons.

4. The finished painted object or artwork made in this style.

Her tole painting hung on the kitchen wall.