0 a thick piece of material used for protecting your hands when removing hot dishes or pans from the cooker
1 a small piece of thick material for protecting your hands when holding hot pots or pans
Typically, pieces like potholders, which just follow patterns without doing anything more, are not considered works of fiber art.
She walks down the stairs, with dancers surrounding her and a woman gives her a potholder, which she uses to pick up a pie.