[Housework Essay] While tidying up, I felt like the shikishi board said, "I was here" | UV-cut acrylic frame for shikishi
A brief moment when I stopped my housework.
In the quiet time, I noticed something small,
and today I have written it down in the form of an essay.
As always, I have quietly tucked in one of my favorites.
Now, what kind of little thing will appear this time?
Deciding to tidy up the back of the closet for a change,
on a whimsical holiday afternoon, I was opening paper bags and boxes one by one.
Inside, there was a slightly worn envelope,
and when I picked it up and opened it for some reason—
out came a single shikishi board.
A group message. A drawing. Words from the past.
Memories I should have completely forgotten
gently, yet clearly, felt like they touched my heart.
"I was here."
I felt as if it had said just that,
and my hands stopped their tidying.
It felt like a waste to just put it away again.
But pinning it up with thumbtacks didn't feel quite right either.
I wanted to give it a perfect "place to belong,"
and what I found after searching was a transparent acrylic frame.
Gently sandwiching the shikishi board and snapping it shut.
That alone made the shikishi look sharp,
and it felt as if even time had been put in order.
The front acrylic is apparently treated with a UV-cut finish,
gently protecting the colors and words from the sunlight.
Even though you can't see it, there is a definite sense of being 'protected',
which is a very comforting thing.
Right now, that shikishi board is leaning on the shelf next to my bed.
It's that one piece I catch a glimpse of when I wake up in the morning and before I go to sleep at night.
The words written there feel like the voice of someone I can no longer meet,
yet I feel like they are truly speaking to me, here and now.
I was supposed to be tidying up,
but it was an afternoon where I felt like I had 'reclaimed' something important.
Putting things away,
perhaps it isn't just about making them invisible.
It's about arranging them in a place where they can be properly seen.
And, not forgetting to gently cast your eyes upon them.
I feel like the shikishi board from that day taught me that.
Thank you for reading until the end.
May tomorrow also be a day filled with kindness.
Well then, good night🌙
This is an acrylic frame that allows you to gently and beautifully display your favorite shikishi boards. By simply sandwiching them between three transparent acrylic plates, you can keep them straight without worrying about wrinkles. The surface is treated with a UV-cut coating, which helps soften fading caused by sunlight. Since it supports both wall-mounted and tabletop display, you can decorate your room freely to suit your space.
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