The Center for the Advancement of Working Women hosted the "Craftswomen's Exhibition" (kurashi wo irodoru takumi no onna-tachi ten 暮らしを彩る匠の女たち展), an event centered around the women in Japan who are involved in the production of traditional crafts. Among the 5,000 people involved in the production of official traditional crafts in over 210 areas of Japan, nearly 10% are women. This exhibition featured works of the "Takumi Group", a volunteer group of 17 women, as well as discussions and hands-on events. The purpose of this event was to provide a fun and interesting atmosphere in which people can get an idea of what traditional crafts in Japan are, especially those without much previous experience. The event provided the opportunity to hear an explanation about crafts by the actual artisans themselves, and perhaps provided an insight into the special warmth and gentleness of a women's approach to traditional crafts.