Some of the most commonly used beads are seed beads produced in Japan & Czech Republic. Theses tiny beads come in a variety of shapes such as the popular cylinder shaped bead called the Delica & Treasure bead, as well as Round seed beads available in many sizes. These and other small seed-sized beads, like the Drop & Magatama bead, are often used in bead weaving, embroidery and other thread & needle beading applications.