| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Culp, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000723603 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NC |
| Entity File Number | 1-12597 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-1001967 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1823 Eastchester Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | High Point |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27265 |
| City Area Code | 336 |
| Local Phone Number | 889-5161 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.05 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CULP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
