CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021	Feb. 02, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021	Feb. 02, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	$ 2,082	$ (4,207)	$ 1,733	$ (841)
Unrealized holding gains on investments, net of tax	91	49	121	64
Reclassification adjustment for realized loss on investments			6
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,173	(4,158)	1,860	(777)
Plus: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with discontinued operation		4,149		4,421
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Culp, Inc. common shareholders	$ 2,173	$ (9)	$ 1,860	$ 3,644