How did the British exploit the Indian artisans and weavers?

The British exploited the Indian artisans and weavers which led to the decline of Indian handicrafts and cottage industries. The British exploited the Indian artisans and weavers in following ways:

1. The handloom and cottage industries could not compete with the British industries, where cloth was cheaper and finer-made by machines.
2. The English never patronised the Indian artists and craftsmen like the Indian princes and nobles whom they replaced.
3. Duty was not charged on British goods brought into India while high duty was charged on Indian goods exported to Britain.
4. India became a good market for the sale of British goods at the cost of Indian products, thus impoverishing Indian artisans.
5. With better means of transport, like the railways, it became easier to supply cheap Indian raw material for British mills and import finished products. Thus, money went out of the Indian market and the Indian industries began to decline.