Ethel Coomaraswamy was een Britse auteur, fotografe en weefster. Haar werk verkende vaak de kruising van kunst en ambacht. Ze zag zichzelf als een voorstander van traditionele kunstvormen. Haar stukken worden gewaardeerd om hun esthetische kwaliteit en vakmanschap.
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.