| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 158 - Disclosure - Other Assets (Detail) (http://www.culp.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureOtherAssets) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000723603 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-05-01 | 2015-05-03 | |
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] | ||
cash surrender value - life insurance | ||
non-compete agreement, net | ||
customer relationships, net | ||
other | ||
Other assets | 2,573,000 | 2,545,000 |