Novel

Winner of the 2023 Swiss Literature Prize, Galel is a contemporary Swiss novel set in the mountains, where friendship, solitude and the passing of time are shaped by life at altitude. Through a poetic and restrained style, Fanny Desarzens captures the beauty of ordinary moments and the relationships that develop over the years.

Paul, Jonas and Galel share a deep connection to the mountains. Every summer they reunite at La Baïta, the mountain refuge run by Paul, where work, friendship and shared memories come together. More than a story about the mountains, Galel is a novel about the people who return to them year after year.

We selected Galel because it is a story about choosing what matters most, even when that means taking a less conventional path. Set in the Swiss mountains, it celebrates a life shaped by nature, friendship and the freedom to choose what truly matters.

Written by Fanny Desarzens, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary French-speaking Swiss literature, Galel received the 2023 Swiss Literature Prize. Her writing is recognised for its sensitivity, precision and deep connection to the Swiss landscape.

Journal

Made in Switzerland by La Coopérative Le CRIC, this sketchbook is designed for drawing, painting and creative exploration. Its distinctive Swiss binding allows the pages to open completely flat, creating a comfortable surface to work across without the notebook closing on itself.

The thick 170 g/m² recycled paper has a lightly textured surface suited to pencils, charcoal, ink, lettering and watercolour, as well as a range of other dry and mixed-media techniques. Whether used for sketching outdoors, developing ideas at your desk or experimenting with new materials, the pages are designed to stay flat and provide a comfortable surface to work on.

We designed this sketchbook around the principles that guide every Maison Myrthus product: beautiful design, quality materials and expert craftsmanship. From the Swiss binding that opens perfectly flat to the thick recycled paper, every detail was chosen to make the creative process more enjoyable.

Produced in Marly, near Fribourg, La Coopérative Le CRIC has been printing and publishing in Switzerland since 1984. Organised as a cooperative, it combines traditional printing expertise with a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to local, responsible production.

The Wooden Box

The wooden box is the most enduring packaging option we offer.
Crafted from beech wood, it features straight tail joinery, a magnetic closure, and a matte varnish finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood.
Designed specifically for Maison Myrthus, this box is conceived as a permanent object, not only to hold a gift, but to become part of the home itself.

The Signature Box

For those who wish to keep and reuse their box, we offer a reusable storage box, designed for long-term use and display in the home.
The structure is made from grey cardboard and covered with a dark beige WIBALIN® paper produced from ECF pulp, in accordance with ISO 14001 environmental management standards.
This box is designed as a refined storage or display object, elegant, durable, and made to remain part of everyday life.

The Kraft Box

For those who prefer a simple solution that fits easily into daily life, we offer a fully recyclable packaging option.
This box is made from 70% recycled material and can be recycled through the standard cardboard recycling system in Switzerland. It is designed for people who do not need an additional box to keep, display, or store at home.
The design is intentionally minimal, while still retaining a premium feel through carefully chosen details, such as a recycled polyester ribbon, ensuring the experience remains considered, even in its most restrained form.