Dharma Trading Co
Retail Art SuppliesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Dharma Trading Co is a Petaluma, California-based retailer serving the art and craft market, with a long history dating back to 1969. The company began as a yarn shop and gradually expanded into dyes for tie-dye, fabric paints, T-shirts, and clothing, ultimately evolving into a broader mail-order and retail supplier for artists and makers. Its approach emphasizes honest and fair treatment of customers, suppliers, and employees, reflecting a guiding principle that ethical business can accompany profitability. The business operates in the retail art supplies industry, leveraging catalogs and, since the early days of the internet, an online presence to reach a wide audience; recent developments include introducing new dye colors and maintaining ongoing product catalogs. Dharma’s customer base includes individuals and organizations seeking dye and fabric-related supplies, with the company aiming to provide reliable materials and straightforward service within a primarily North American market. The firm is anchored in its founding ethos and has grown to employ a substantial number of people across full- and part-time roles, maintaining a reputation as a straightforward, fair supplier in its field.