How did the red carpet come about?

Red carpets are used to welcome special guests. State guests are given a red carpet reception. Red carpets are also provided to make the event more noble. 

Red carpets are mentioned in the tragedies of Aeschylus of ancient Greece. When the Greek emperor Agamemnon returned home victorious from the Trojan War, a red carpet was laid out to welcome him on the orders of the empress. That is, it is believed that red carpets were used in royal receptions 500 years before the birth of Christ.

In medieval Europe, red was a symbol of nobility.

Therefore, in Renaissance art, red carpets can be found under the feet of saints, emperors, or noble people.

In modern times, it is said that a red carpet was used to welcome US President James Monroe's arrival in South Carolina in 1821, and since then, red carpets have been used to honor high-ranking US officials.

However, the red carpet has been most popularized in modern times by Hollywood stars. The film industry in the United States flourished in the 20th century, and Hollywood stars were also considered elite.

As a result, the red carpet was first introduced in 1961 at the Oscars to honor actors and actresses.