Oldest salt mines are the Khewra salt mines which are located at the foothills of Khewra salt range. These mines produce 325000 tonnes of salt per annum. Many products are made with the salt obtained from Khewra mines. Usually the products are made by the accumulation of natural salt rocks and this work is being done from millions of years.The inhabitants of those areas also use this salt for various health purposes. If we compare the salt got from Khewra mines to ordinary table salt, then we will get to know that the salt from Khewra mines is of the purest form. The most popular handicraft made from this salt is salt lamp. In every region of Pakistan people take one occupation as their source of living so it must be said that the main occupation of people of this region is rock salt crafting. Rock salt lamps are famous for the pinkish effect they give and look so beautiful.

Another surprising fact about these salt handicrafts is that they also purify air. These lamps create an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. These handicrafts are made by giving various shapes to them. They can be created in any shape, but abstract shapes of these salt lamps look unique. Artisans also make innovations to make these crafts more and more unique. There are no bulbs or lights placed in these lamps, as this material allows light to pass through it and glows automatically. These lamps are known for their health benefits because bad air is also a great cause of various diseases and these lamps makes the air fresh around you.