Mumbai Dabbawalas send 'Puneri Pagadi', traditional stole as gifts to British Monarch ahead of his crowning ceremony
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Mumbai's famous dabbawalas have sent the traditional 'Puneri Pagadi' headgear and 'Uparne', a traditional stole, as special gifts to King Charles III ahead of his coronation ceremony in London on May 6. 'Puneri Pagadi' is a traditional headgear introduced in the 19th century and is considered a symbol of pride and honour in Maharashtra's Pune city. 'Uparne' is a piece of fabric worn over shoulders by men during traditional ceremonies.