Bingo-kasuri is a cotton Kasuri fabric produced in Fukuyama City and Shin’ichi Town, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is known for its clear indigo-dyed ground with distinct Kasuri patterns and is regarded as one of Japan’s “Three Great Kasuri” alongside Iyo Kasuri of Ehime and Kurume-kasuri of Fukuoka. The origins of Bingo-kasuri trace back to 1853, when Tomita Kusaburo, a resident of present-day Ashida Town in Fukuyama, developed weaving techniques after extensive research. The first design he created is said to have been the igeta (well-frame) pattern. Initially called Bunkyu-kasuri, the fabric gained recognition in the Meiji era as quality improvements enhanced its beauty, and it became known as Bingo Kasuri, distributed nationwide. By the 1950s and 1960s, production peaked at three million bolts per year, making it the largest Kasuri production area in Japan and accounting for 70% of the national output. Today, the simple and rustic colors and designs of Bingo-kasuri are appreciated not only in traditional Japanese clothing but also in Western-style garments and accessories.