Ethel Coomaraswamy fu un'autrice, fotografa e tessitrice britannica. Il suo lavoro esplorò spesso l'intersezione tra arte e artigianato. Si considerava una sostenitrice delle forme d'arte tradizionali. I suoi pezzi sono apprezzati per la loro qualità estetica e la loro maestria artigianale.
Practical and concise, this handbook serves as an essential guide for natural dyeing enthusiasts. Ethel M. Mairet's classic offers a wealth of recipes and information, making it a favorite among fiber artists. Celebrated for its straightforward approach, it is considered a must-have resource for anyone interested in vegetable dyes, earning the title of a "Dyer's Bible."
Ethel Mary Partridge, Ethel Mary Mairet RDI, or Ethel Mary Coomaraswamy (17 February 1872 - 18 November 1952) was a British hand loom weaver, significant in the development of the craft during the first half of the twentieth century. She met the famed art historian and philosopher Ananda Coomaraswamy. The couple married on 19 June 1902 and travelled to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where he conducted a mineral survey. The couple recorded the arts and crafts of each village, and Mairet kept meticulous journals, photographing each craft she observed. They returned to England in 1907 and published their investigations into Ceylon crafts.