In January 2013, Snezana's passion for ceramics led her close friend to invite her to Castelli, introducing her to her family’s history of owning workshops for generations and her father's work as an artist. Little did Snezana know that this trip would become a life-changing experience. She found herself in a fairy tale village where she spent a week exploring churches, museums, and workshops, meeting unique artists and wonderful people. Snezana fell in love with Castelli and became a regular visitor, studying new forms and colours of objects to be produced for her home and adding pieces to her private collection.

Over time, Snezana and her friend began crafting pieces on demand, attracting attention with their home decorations. This led to a six-year experimental phase during which they produced diverse, one-of-a-kind products, such as the iconic fish plate and ceramic lamps in varying shapes, sizes, and colours.

When the pandemic hit in 2021, Snezana and her two architect friends took a bold step by showcasing Castelli's products in an old antique store in Lugano, Switzerland. They regularly updated the window displays, capturing the attention of locals confined due to lockdowns. Without a concrete plan, they trusted their intuition and opened the doors, revealing the genuine and authentic process behind Castelli ceramics.

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the stock completely sold out. This success paved the way for further growth, including exhibitions, collaborations with restaurants and furniture stores, and the opportunity to connect with new clients.

With the world gradually reopening, Snezana made the decision to found Árgillarte and introduce Castelli's art pieces and its rich history to a global audience. Currently, the focus is on reaching Australia, with plans to extend to the USA and UK in the near future.