About Us

 

Founded by Dr Anoop Singh Bedi, Sherazad Silks began as a wholesale business dedicated to importing beautiful and exclusive silk fabrics for the bridal, apparel and film industries. From Kevin Berkahn to Rory Docherty, the Lord of the Rings trilogy series and The Royal NZ Ballet we've been behind some of New Zealand's most creative talents since 1982.

In 1986 the first Sherazad Silks store opened in Manners Mall, central Wellington.
Dr Bedi was quoted in the Dominion newspaper as "(having) an addiction without side affects....Their colours, textures, sheens, durability, mystique and versatility appeal to 
(so many) varied clients."  His store became a "Wellington destination" for generations of silk lovers up and down New Zealand, purchasing silk for a special family wedding, a christening or for a much loved craft project. 

Today we continue the tradition as New Zealand's largest stockist of Dupion Handloom and Powerloom silks by the metre. We continue to supply our silks to major international and domestic film, theatre and television productions, leading fashion & bridal labels and to fellow silk lovers all over Aotearoa. The retail arm of the business was based in Wellington until 2010 when the Lambton Quay shop was relocated and renamed as "Silks NZ". We are now based in Christchurch as an online business.

As a family, we have enjoyed the sense of connection with so many of you as dedicated silk customers across New Zealand. Sadly Dr Bedi passed away in 2025 but his love of fabrics and his legacy lives on in every metre. It's been a privilege to share his love of beautiful fabrics with you and be part of whatever you choose to create with them.