Our favorite built-to-last presents

Wirecutter gift picks that includes a stylish navy blue bowl, a large wooden pepper grinder, a yellow jug, and more.

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The most appreciated gifts aren’t always the newest or flashiest. Often, they’re the useful, indispensable gems that recipients can enjoy year in and year out. Each of the well-made items on this list—including a stylish mid-century modern Dutch oven, an iconic blanket, and a handsome pair of boots—will outlast the hot new thing many times over.

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