Pot Holder

Description

Pot Holder - a woolen item used in daily life for handling hot dishes and stoking the stove. These mitten-like holders are made from brown sheep wool. First, the wool is washed, felted into thin fabric, and cut into a shape suitable for the hand. The length is 240 mm, diameter - 130 mm. To prevent loss, the mittens are attached to each other with a twisted woolen cord measuring 685 mm.

Date: Mid-20th century.
Material: Sheep wool (felt).
Technique: Felting, hand shaping, rope twisting.
Size: Length - 240 mm; diameter - 130 mm; connecting cord - 685 mm.