Hand hooked rugs with braided borders by renowned designer Claire Murray The idea for these hand hooked rugs with braided accents began in Nantucket, 25 years ago... Choose your favorite themes at left or below "...The old sea captain had collected antiques, art and one particularly unusual style of hand-hooked rugs with braided borders." "Today I've put together some of my more popular rug designs  and fabrics to recreate this new interpretation of an old art form.