Device for making woven article

A device for making a woven article from a plurality of strings, the device comprising:

• a base;
• a first engagement device fixed to the base for securing first ends of the plurality of strings relative to the base;
• a second engagement device fixedly attached to the base and including a plurality of slits each configured to secure a corresponding one of the plurality of strings;
• and
• a stabilization device configured to engage a selected portion of the plurality of strings between the first and second engagement devices to restrict twisting of the strings, the stabilization device being mounted to the base and selectively movable relative to the first and second engagement devices among a plurality of positions between the first and second engagement devices,
• wherein the base includes a foundation and a plate, the second engagement device being fixedly attached to the foundation, the first engagement device is fixedly attached to the plate, the plate being hingedly coupled to the foundation to allow the plate to rotate relative to the foundation, the stabilization device attachable to the plate at one of the plurality of positions while simultaneously engaging the selected portion of the plurality of strings between the first and second engagement devices.