Maile Vine Earrings (14k Gold over Silver)Laka is the goddess of hula. She is also the goddess of the forest and makes it thrive. When entering the forest, we ask for permission. One of the kino lau (body form) of Laka is Maile. Maile, indigenous to Hawaii, can be found in Hawaiian forests. Early Hawaiians differentiated various forms of Maile by their leaf shape, size, and fragrance. For example, Maile Lau Lii has small leaves whereas Maile Lau Nui has large leaves. Maile was used to catch