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Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011
Basis of Presentation	1.  Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Culp, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “company”) include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position.  All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  Results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of future results.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, which are included in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2011 for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2011. The company’s three months ended July 31, 2011 and August 1, 2010, represent 13 week periods, respectively.

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