Srinagar, Jul 16: The sound of wooden looms once filled the halls of the Three-Way Carpet Factory in Srinagar, where generations of artisans mastered the intricate art of hand-knotted carpet weaving. Today, that sound has almost faded into silence. Forty years ago, the factory was among the Valley’s most prominent carpet weaving centres, employing numerous craftsmen and serving as a training ground for aspiring artisans.