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AN AMNAYA VENTURE · GLOBAL CARPET TRADE
A world of craft.
A better way
to trade.
A proposed global bidders’ platform for carpet manufacturers, exporters and volume buyers. Connecting craft with clearer terms and more accountable trade.
Explore the COTO vision ↗01 / THE COTO VISION
More value for weavers.
More confidence for buyers.
CRAFT AT THE CENTRE
Every thread has a story.
Every maker deserves a fairer market.
ROOTED IN CRAFT✳CONNECTED THROUGH TECHNOLOGY✳BUILT AROUND TRUST
01 / WHY COTO
The distance between
craft and opportunity
should be smaller.
Carpets cross borders. The value they create should reach the people behind them. COTO was conceived to bring greater transparency and accountability to an industry shaped by layers of intermediaries.
Carpets of the Orient envisions a global bidders’ platform where manufacturers, exporters and volume buyers connect around clear product information and agreed trade terms.
02 / THE BIDDERS’ PLATFORM
Trade begins with
common ground.
A proposed digital exchange for business buyers and sellers, with bidding built around the details that matter.
EXPLORE THE PROPOSED EXPERIENCEILLUSTRATIVE WALKTHROUGH
YOUR STARTING POINT
Bring your craft to a wider market.
For manufacturers and exporters seeking direct access to volume buyers. Present your products and define the terms on which you want to trade.
Discuss your trade needs ↗- 01Describe your carpetsMaterials, construction, design and origin
- 02Define the offerPrice, quantity, quality and geographical indication
- 03Agree the termsDue diligence, documentation and settlement
Concept demonstration. Live registration, bidding and payment services are not enabled on this website.
THE PROPOSED TRADE JOURNEY
Clear information.
Agreed terms.
COTO brings the trading conversation around a shared specification, with due diligence on both sides.
- 01
Define the carpet and the order
Record materials, construction, design, origin and the required volume. Geographical indication, where applicable, forms part of the quality discussion.
- 02
Compare and negotiate
Bring buyers and sellers together around price, quantity and quality. Review counterparties and the supporting information before agreeing a trade.
- 03
Document the agreement
Set out commercial terms, delivery requirements and payment arrangements. The platform proposal links these records with a digital title to the goods.
- 04
Follow the carpet’s journey
The intended approach records ownership and supply-chain handovers, helping participants connect origin, delivery and settlement information.
ORIGIN, MAKER & DESIGN
A record that travels
with the carpet.
The COTO proposal includes a digital passport: a connected record of the product and the people behind it. Its purpose is to make the information needed for trade easier to follow.
Discuss provenance with COTO ↗PROPOSED DIGITAL PASSPORT · INFORMATION FRAMEWORK
- Origin & maker
- Production location and the weaver or manufacturer
- Product & design
- Materials, construction, design records and specifications
- Quality & certification
- Supporting standards, certificates and product information
- Ownership & delivery
- Agreed title, documented handovers and delivery records
A proposed information framework. Digital records support verification; they do not replace independent checks or establish legal rights by themselves.
A MORE ACCOUNTABLE TRADE
Know the origin.
Recognise the value.
Provenance & traceability
The COTO vision uses digital records to connect a carpet’s origin with its journey through the supply chain.
Design & intellectual property
Documenting design and ownership is part of the proposed approach to recognising the work behind each carpet.
Clear terms & settlement
The proposed platform brings product specifications, mutual due diligence and agreed payment terms into a shared process.
Blockchain and AI form part of COTO’s original platform proposal. These capabilities describe the intended direction.
03 / BEYOND BIDDING
Good craft deserves
a wider audience.
COTO’s vision extends beyond the exchange, helping producers prepare for international markets and develop a shared presence.
Market entry programmes
Export readiness, market understanding and support for manufacturers exploring new destinations.
Consortium branding
A collective approach that brings smaller manufacturers together around a shared brand and market presence.
SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN
Better trade starts
before the transaction.
COTO’s wider proposal brings manufacturing and supply-chain support together. The focus is on the decisions that affect quality, cost and reliable delivery.
Manufacturing
Connect production planning with demand. Explore quality analysis, production efficiency, asset use and workforce safety.
Logistics & fulfilment
Review inventory, shipment visibility and delivery performance. Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to use routes and resources more efficiently.
Management & sustainability
Use financial, business-process and sustainability analysis to understand resource use and monitor the effects of improvements.
Study. Research. Improve.
The proposed engagement begins with a base study of the value chain, develops recommendations through research, and identifies appropriate technology or process changes. Progress should be measured against the business’s own baseline.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COTO
A clearer picture
of the platform.
Who is COTO designed for?
Manufacturers, exporters, suppliers and business buyers or importers trading carpets and rugs in volume. This website introduces the trade-platform vision and its supporting services.
Can I buy a single rug here?
The platform proposal focuses on business-to-business trade. This website does not offer retail checkout, product ordering or live auctions.
What support is proposed for manufacturers and exporters?
Participation in bidding, counterparty due diligence and coordination of commercial documents, trade-finance processes and settlement. Market-entry programmes and consortium branding form part of the wider proposition.
How would technology support the platform?
The original proposals explore blockchain for shared product and ownership records and AI or analytics for business decisions. Implementation, integrations and availability would need to be confirmed for any engagement.
How do market entry and consortium branding differ?
Market-entry work helps a business prepare for a new destination market. Consortium branding brings smaller producers together around a common identity and shared route to market.
Are subscriptions and platform payments available?
The business proposition envisages subscriptions and fees associated with trade and additional services. No current pricing is published, and this website does not collect fees or process payments. Contact COTO to discuss your requirements.
04 / START A CONVERSATION
Let’s weave
better connections.
Manufacturers, exporters, importers and prospective partners: share where you fit in the carpet trade and what you want to build.
projects@amnayacorp.com ↗