Rolls-Royce presents Japanese-inspired bespoke commission

As Sakura season befalls certain parts of the world, Rolls-Royce has unveiled its Phantom Cherry Blossom, a one-of-one bespoke Phantom Extended commission by a client in Japan.

The design for this bespoke model came into play three years ago, when Rolls-Royce artisans met the commissioning client in Japan to fully understand their vision.

As light plays across this expansive embroidery, it reveals the intricate detail and ingenuity required to bring it to life. The rich thread texture of the embroidered cherry tree is achieved using an offset tatami stitch inspired by the ancient Japanese weave technique

Intricate embroidery is featured inside its cabin, with a Bespoke Starlight Headliner adorned with an embroidered cherry bough and sprinkled with delicate white blossoms. Falling petal embroidery appears on the rear door panels and Privacy Suite partition between the front and rear passenger compartments. Rolls-Royce shared that the design and development of the interior spanned more than six months, with the headliner requiring three weeks alone to embroider (over 250,000 stitches).

As a first for Rolls-Royce, the Phantom Cherry Blossom's interior is completed with three-dimensional cherry petal embroidery, which required specialists to pioneer a new technique where the thread is layered upon itself to form a self-supporting structure. Each petal is then shaped and sculpted into its final form by hand before being stitched into place, individually positioned to complement the interior lighting and create soft shadow effects.

Additionally, a falling petal motif appears on the inner lining of the Bespoke umbrellas, concealed within the vehicle's doors. The exterior also features a subtle reference to the theme; the Crystal over Arctic White coachwork incorporates a distinctive hand-painted coachline that elegantly tapers midway along the rear passenger door and features a delicate cherry blossom motif - an elegant preview of the artistry within.