The popularity of Delica Beads by MIYUKI for stunning jewelry and bead bags has become widespread. It began with teh founding of a Japanese bead company in the 1930s. Regarding the birth of Delica beads, customers inequired about the feasibility of producing beads which were suitable for weaving in terms of shape. Beaders wanted small, delicate and elegant beads for bead bags like the ones cherished by noblewomen in Europe in the 19th century. Alice Korach's book, Delica: Beaded Jewelry entwines this history into her 7 Delica bead projects which include beaded gems, braided crystal braclet, frilled cuff, lotus necklace, ripples in the sand, southwest sunrise bracelet, and jewel of the pyramids.