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 invention of Japanese papermaking technology and the widespread use of paper led to folded paper being used for religious ceremonies like gohei, onusa (Shinto), and shide at Shinto shrines.  Over time, these decorations and gift wrapping practices became stylized and formalized as ceremonial origami.