King Charles Coronation: Mumbai dabbawalas prepare unique gifts

Mumbai, May 3: The Dabbawalas of Mumbai have been seen purchasing gifts ahead of the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles. 

The 74-year-old King will be formally crowned as monarch on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London. The Dabbawalas purchased Puneri Pagadi, a unique style of turban that is considered a symbol of pride and honour in Pune, and a shawl of the Warkari community. Puneri Pagadi was granted the Geographical Indication status in the year 2009. 

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The Dabbawalas have been sent invitations by the British Consulate and the British Embassy. Mumbai's Dabbawalas are famous worldwide for their lunchbox delivery and return system in the metropolitan city. They have had good relations with British royalty in the past and were even invited to Prince Charles' wedding. 

"Mumbai Dabbawalas have had good relations with British royalty. Two dabbawalas were invited to his wedding. It was an honour for us. He is about to become the King. So, we want to present King Charles with Puneri Pagadi and a shawl of the Warkari community," said Mumbai Dabbawalas Spokesperson Vishnu Kaldoke.

Mumbai's Dabbawalas are famous worldwide for their lunchbox delivery and return system in the metropolitan city.