To make a long story short, I’m going to have a formal dress made, possibly out of silk sari fabric. There are a bunch of places I can buy saris locally, but in case I can’t find exactly what I am looking for (most of what is available locally is polyester and other artificial fibers, which I detest), does anyone have a recommendation for an online source with high-quality silk fabric?
While though don’t have extensive stock, this shop looks pretty good.
I’ll get you some sari fabric when I’m in India, if you like.
I’m going to need it before you get back, so the fabulous dressmaker can use it…which means that you now probably know what it’s for. 
(Thanks for the offer, though. When are you leaving? If I send you some cash, can you bring me back something cool? Small and portable, I promise!)
Have you looked at what eShakti has? They do custom work.
Well, I was thinking I could ship it, but I don’t know how long it would take to get to you. I’m leaving June 17. I will definitely bring you back something cool, you don’t need to give me cash for it!
Oh yes I do, because then you can bring me something cooler! E-mail me your address, willya?