Creepy crawly brooches in the Yucatan

  • 14 years ago
It's a decorative tradition dating back to ancient Mayan civilizations, but the bejeweled beetle known as "maquech" is still alive -- literally -- today. The living insects are decorated with precious stones, gold and silver, and sold as what is undoubtedly one of the world's most original fashion accessories. Duration: 01:35

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