Minh Carrico
photograph by Minh Carrico
Somehow, we knew this one would pique your interest. In their East Austin studio, artists Matthew La Barbera and Teresa Ueltschey blow 2,125-degree liquid glass into vases, bowls, sculptures, paperweights, glasses, and more. The husband-and-wife team have cultivated a national following for their glassware, which is distinguished by astonishing clarity, flawless faceting, and transparent, jewel-toned colors. Their studio shop is one of our favorite places to buy gifts with an Austin signature. If you stop by in the morning, you might catch a glimpse of the artists at work.
