Sgraffiato is a technique of decorating pottery or other materials by scratching through a surface layer to reveal a contrasting color or texture underneath. While sgraffiato is a specific and unique term, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this technique. Some alternatives include incising, carving, etching, scraffito, and graffito. Each of these terms describes the process of marking or engraving on the surface of a material to create a visual pattern or design. Depending on the context, these synonyms can be used interchangeably with sgraffiato to describe this popular decorative art form.