With strength and agility Laka gracefully performs the ancient Hula. Clapping her Lehos (cowrie shells) together, she honors the Akuas (spirits).

The rhythm of the Lehos, Hula and chant attunes to spirit and gladdens the heart.

Leho shells invoke the protection of the spirits in connection with the strength and the power of the ocean.

Hula is an essential part of life in Hawaii. Hula is a sacred ritual, a form of worship, a spiritual practice and discipline. Respectfully the dancers follow strict traditions when they pick the plants for their costumes and the Hula Kuahu (altar). Laka is also Goddess of the forest. Her Mana inspires the forest to grow and thrive.

The spirit of Laka dances through the dancer. The dancer and Laka become one, dancing inspired hula.

Laka means gentle, docile, attract. Many legends tell about Laka's fruitfulness. She is often referred to as the Goddess of Love. As the 'Giver of All Things' ancient chants ask Laka to attract love and wealth.

Laka's inspiring Mana teaches us many valuable Ha'awinas (lessons).

Laka’s Tutu (grandmother) sewed the traditional orange/yellow hula skirt and matching top. Tutu wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Laka’s Maile Haku (head lei), waist, wrist and ankle leis. Maile is the lei of eternal love.

Last Tutu draped a special cowrie shell and Kukui nut lei around Laka’s neck.

The Hawaiian Kukui Nut represents inner light, hope, renewal and spirit revealing itself. All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Laka is a 10” tall cloth doll who was individually handcrafted on the Big Island of Hawaii with the greatest love and respect for all that is Hawaii. Her body is made out of doll skin and stuffed with high quality poly fill. The body is wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. All accessories were individually hand crafted.

Laka is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto her.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Laka is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll and comes with a booklet and certificate of authenticity. She is a collector’s item bringing you the spiritual power of Hawaii.

Every bit of Laka has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.