‘Happiness Gavel’ is a traditional luck handiwork in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture.
The form of gavel is supposed to have been cherished by Okuninushi-no-mikoto (Daikoku-sama), one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who are related to Izumo Shrine.
The origin of the Happiness Gavel dates back to the Edo period.
The gavel is said to ‘give whatever you want and satisfy your wish if you bang it’ and Daikoku-sama is said to have satisfied many people’s wishes.
Utilizing the advantage of wood from the Japanese zelkova tree, the gavel dries naturally.  Each gavel is made by hand. The more often you use it, the more vivid it becomes.  Moreover, the zelkova grain is clear and beautiful and the gavel has so many curves that the grain looks more beautiful.