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A duvet is a soft flat bag filled with feathers, down, or artificial material used on a bed as a blanket. Duvets were originally used in Europe but have become popular throughout the world in the late 20th century. The original duvets came out of rural Europe and were made of Eider, a type of duck's down, which is well known for its usefulness as an insulator.
Duvets reduce the complexity of making a bed, as it is a single blanket that can be used instead of the combination of sheets, blankets, and quilts, which is more traditional in many parts of the world.