Home Accessories Segment - Discontinued Operation - Summary of Net Income from Continuing Operations, Net Loss from Discontinued Operation, and Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021	Nov. 01, 2020	Aug. 02, 2020	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019	Aug. 04, 2019	Jan. 31, 2021	Feb. 02, 2020
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
net (loss) income from continuing operations	$ 2,082			$ 1,025			$ 1,733	$ 5,061
net loss from discontinued operation				(5,232)				(5,902)
Net income (loss)	2,082	$ 2,384	$ (2,733)	(4,207)	$ 2,192	$ 1,174	1,733	(841)
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Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
net (loss) income from continuing operations	2,082			1,025			1,733	5,061
net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Culp, Inc. common shareholders	2,082			1,025			1,733	5,061
net loss from discontinued operation				(5,232)				(5,902)
net loss from discontinued operation attributable to noncontrolling interest				4,149				4,421
net loss from discontinued operation attributable to Culp, Inc. common shareholders				(1,083)				(1,481)
Net income (loss)	2,082			(4,207)			1,733	(841)
net loss from noncontrolling interest associated with a discontinued operation				4,149				4,421
net income (loss) attributable to Culp, Inc. common shareholders	$ 2,082			$ (58)			$ 1,733	$ 3,580