Noted in several compelling interiors recently: rustic Moroccan embroidered straw rugs.

Above: A dining room via Kikette Interiors.

Above: A barn interior in St. Helena by Erin Martin.

Above: An interior photographed by Jordi Canosa.

Above: Moroccan straw rugs with wool embroidery are available through Albakaya in New York, an importer of Moroccan crafts and textiles; Tazi Designs in San Francisco also offers the rugs; prices start at about $300 for a 10-by-6.5-foot size.