A traditional Arabian sailing vessel with one or more triangular sails, historically used for trade and fishing in the Indian Ocean.
From Arabic bāt or būt, referring to a type of sailing boat common in the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean regions for centuries.
The boutre represents an entire world of trade that existed long before European exploration—these boats carried spices, pearls, and knowledge across the Indian Ocean for over a thousand years, connecting Africa, Arabia, and Asia.
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