The Karo Tribe of the Lower Omo Valley. ‎The Karo people live along the banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia. ‎. ‎. ‎. ‎They are famous for their stunning body painting, created using white chalk, red ochre, charcoal, and natural earth pigments. ‎For the Karo, body art is more than decoration it is a language. Each pattern represents beauty, bravery, age, celebration, and connection to nature. ‎ ‎Hairstyles are carefully crafted using clay, butter, and natural elements, showing creativity