Martha Stewart's Eggshell-Inspired Color Palette for Hachiman Homewares

A unique collaboration rooted in natural inspiration has led to a distinctive new color collection for household items. The subtle green tones found in eggs laid by Martha Stewart's Olive Egger and Cream Legbar chickens at her Bedford, New York, farm have served as the muse for a special range of buckets and watering cans from Hachiman, a celebrated Japanese houseware manufacturer.

This exclusive five-piece line emerged from Stewart's ongoing partnership with Chilewich, the company instrumental in introducing Hachiman to the North American market. Two distinct egg-derived shades have been incorporated into two of Hachiman's most popular indoor/outdoor products: a lidded versatile bucket and an open-top watering can, both crafted in Japan. John McPhee, Chilewich's chief executive, recalled discovering Hachiman's products in Rome, impressed by their elegant fusion of aesthetics and practicality. Subsequently, a chance encounter at the Ambiente trade fair led to a collaboration, with a curated selection of Hachiman products, including colors like mustard and navy, launching in early 2025.

The genesis of this specific egg-inspired collection occurred when Chilewich, a long-term collaborator with Stewart since 2024, asked her for ideas for a 'Martha' version of Hachiman items. Kristin Harris, Chilewich's vice president of design, noted that Stewart immediately envisioned her cherished egg hues adorning the Hachiman forms. The delicate eggs were carefully transported from Stewart's farm to Chilewich's design studio, where the team meticulously matched their natural colors to Pantone swatches. Despite the unusual nature of matching eggshells, the team successfully translated these organic tones into plastic, with Hachiman achieving the desired colors on the initial attempt. This initiative underscores a commitment to integrating natural beauty into functional design, creating products that are both visually appealing and highly practical, emphasizing sustainability through recyclable materials and thoughtful design for enduring use.

This innovative approach highlights how inspiration can be drawn from the most unexpected places, transforming simple, everyday objects into items of beauty and utility. It encourages a deeper appreciation for the subtle colors and forms found in nature, demonstrating that practical design can also be a source of aesthetic pleasure and environmental responsibility.