The Huichol Indians of west-central Mexico have poured
artisanship into the iconic VW Beetle, smothering it in their
character beadwork.  See the Fantastic Vochol, a Huichol-Beaded
Volkswagen   The old Volkswagen Beetle is iconic in Mexico, its
little dome ubiquitous in thousands of vehicles zipping around
major cities and chugging along country roads.  The Huichol
Indians of Nayarit and Jalisco states are known for their
intricate beadwork.  What better way to juxtapose ancient and
modern than with ... a beaded beetle? It is named the Vochol, a
combination of the Beetle's nickname, vocho, and the tribal name
Huichol. Artists Francisco Bautista Carrillo and his daughter
Kena Bautista did the deed, even signing the work in beads.
Sadly, although nearly all Mexico City's cabs were once Beetles,
they are being taken off the road at the end of this year when
their licenses expire, the Associated Press reports, endangered
like so many other things on this planet.  In the first video
below, find out how many beads