Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Business Tapestry?
The Business Tapestry is a living, evolving visual world made up of real businesses from around the world.
It is not a search engine, a directory, or a list.
Instead, it’s a growing digital artwork where each business is represented by a visual patch.
Every patch is a real business. Every business is part of something larger.
Together, they form a continuously evolving global tapestry.
What do I receive when I join?
You receive a dedicated visual patch within your country tapestry.
This patch represents your business — your logo, identity, and presence — and links directly to your website or chosen destination.
It then becomes part of the wider tapestry experience.
You are not being listed.
You are becoming part of the artwork.
Is there a cost to join?
Yes.
There is a simple small annual maintenance fee. Please see your country tapestry for further details.
This supports the development and upkeep of the system, ensuring the tapestry remains active, accurate, and continuously evolving.
There are no tiers, no rankings, and no paid positioning.
Is this a subscription?
Not in the traditional sense.
You are not paying for visibility, placement, or ranking.
The annual fee simply supports the ongoing structure that keeps the tapestry running and updated.
Your place is part of the tapestry itself, not a temporary listing.
How does the global tapestry work?
Businesses first join their country tapestry, where their patch is created.
They can then choose to have a complementary version of that patch appear in the global tapestry — connecting local identity with global visibility.
How long does my patch stay live?
As long as the tapestry exists, your patch remains part of it.
This is not time-limited exposure — it is ongoing participation in a growing system.
Can I update my patch?
Yes.
If your branding, website, or details change, your patch can be updated so it continues to reflect your business accurately.
How do people discover my business?
People explore visually rather than searching.
They move through the tapestry by curiosity, discovering businesses through interaction instead of keywords or rankings.
Is there any ranking or promotion system?
No.
There are no rankings, featured placements, or “top” businesses.
Every business exists equally within the tapestry.
Who is this for?
For real businesses of all sizes — from independent local businesses to established brands.
If you’ve built something you’re proud of, there is space for you.
Why does this exist?
To change how businesses are discovered.
Away from competition and algorithms, and toward something more human, visual, and exploratory.
What makes this different?
It does not behave like a directory.
There is no searching, no ranking, and no competition for position.
Instead, it is a living visual world where businesses exist side by side as part of a growing global artwork.
When does my patch appear?
Shortly after setup is complete.
As the tapestry grows, new businesses are woven into the experience continuously.
What if I don’t have a website?
Your patch can still exist and link to a social page or contact point instead.
Still unsure?
That’s completely fine.
This isn’t about pressure or urgency.
It’s about whether you feel aligned with becoming part of something that’s still being built.
And if you do — your place is ready.