Surface design (5)

I believe the answer is:

inlay

(Other definitions for inlay that I've seen before include "Mix images" , "Filling shaped to fit a tooth cavity" , "Inserted decoration" , "CD booklet" , "Embedded decoration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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