Maile Vine Earrings (Sterling Silver)One of the kino lau (body form) of Laka is Maile. Laka is the goddess of hula and of the forest which she makes thrive. When entering the forest, we ask Laka for permission. 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 birds, scent