In ancient times, the Crimean Tatars had a tradition of courtship and matchmaking that was distinguished by their exceptional chastity. And not only in the relationship between the future bride and groom, but also when it was necessary to inform parents about the intention to marry. Sons couldn’t tell directly how they felt. What was the way out of this and other situations, says in the art book «Toy. Sevgi arfesi» by Dilyara Yakubova.