With the development of Japanese paper making technology and the widespread use of paper, folded paper began to be used for decorations and tools for religious ceremonies such as gohei, ōnusa (:ja:大麻 (神道)) and shide at Shinto shrines. Religious decorations made of paper and the way gifts were wrapped in folded paper gradually became stylized and established as ceremonial origami.
The development of Japanese papermaking technology and the widespread use of paper led to folded paper being used for decorations and tools in religious ceremonies, such as gohei, onusa (Shinto), and shide.  Religious decorations made from paper and the way gifts were wrapped in folded paper gradually became stylized and established as ceremonial origami.