Ethel Coomaraswamy fue una autora, fotógrafa y tejedora británica. Su obra exploró a menudo la intersección entre el arte y la artesanía. Se veía a sí misma como una defensora de las formas de arte tradicionales. Sus piezas son valoradas por su calidad estética y su artesanía.
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.