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Punjabi Family Spends £4,000 to Ship Motorcycle and Furniture From India to UK

They trusted the quality of Indian furniture when settling permanently in Wolverhampton.

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Man’s video goes viral. Image Source: UB1UB2: Southall, West London/ Instagram

Overview

  • The consignment included a Royal Enfield Bullet bearing Punjab plates alongside a full sofa set, dining table, wing chairs and beds.
  • The family paid about £4,000 (approximately Rs 4.6 lakh) for shipping, and the items took 40 days to travel from Kartarpur, India, to Wolverhampton.
  • Rajguru, who posted the footage on TikTok, said they chose to import their belongings for the craftsmanship and familiarity of Indian-made furniture.
  • A video of the container being offloaded on June 11 went viral on TikTok and Instagram, drawing over 3.9 million views and thousands of comments.
  • Online reactions ranged from admiration for their commitment to criticism of the expense, reflecting broader debates over cultural ties and practicality in migration.