What is this textile, and from where?

[Villa]

Hi, I know this isn't a piece of clothing, but you are such knowledgeable peeps you may be able to help me.

I don't know if it is a rug, blanket, or what. Not quite heavy enough and it seems the yarn would be too vulnerable on a rug, but it is so scratchy I wouldn't want to use it as a blanket. Maybe a horse blanket?
It seems to be two pieces joined in the center. What do you guys think?

 

[Villa]

Added a few more pics.

 

[Pinkcoke]

I have seen similar rug/mats in Romania and Hungary in traditionally styled houses and flats. I suspect this is european, but not necessarily from either of those countries. They are made on a loom, traditionally at home (the loom takes up a whole room) as a cottage industry if you like. They used to use rags and odd ends for home use years ago (though this may still occur on remote farmsteads) but this appears to be made of new materials for tourist sale. If it were sold as a tourist item it may be more decorative, i.e. to be hung on a wall, rather than for use on the floor.
The countries I mention are very hot, and the common person lives in a high rise flats which are even hotter, so the floors tend to be hardwood or vinyl. Rugs are used to keep the floor clean, prevent damage and provide grip. They are usually replaced every so often.

 

[Vinclothes]

I have had similar pieces. I believe they were hand loomed and the seam is needed because the loom is narrow. To me they had a Scandinavian feel. I, too, was never sure what they were for; perhaps for table coverings. Yours looks nice on the back of the wicker chair. If the design is hand stitched, that is a lot of work!
Marian

 

[Villa]

Thanks Pinkcoke, that gives me an idea for researching.

Marian, you're right, it must have been hand stitched. Wow, that is a lot of work! And that makes sense about why the two pieces are joined like that.

 

[Pinkcoke]

I'm pretty sure the coloured design is part of the loom work, only the finishing, such as a the centre seam and bindings might be hand sewed.

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

It also look a bit, but not quite exactly, like handmade ponchos or capelets I've had which apparently came from Mexico and Central America.