EXHIBIT 99

(Crown Craft Logo)



   CROWN CRAFTS, INC.
 1600 RiverEdge Parkway
      Suite 200
   Atlanta, GA 30328
                                      NEWS RELEASE


                                        November 6, 1995


  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


             CROWN CRAFTS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF THE RED CALLIOPE

  Atlanta, Georgia -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (NYSE:CRW) announced today that it has
  completed its previously-announced acquisition of The Red Calliope and
  Associates, Inc., for approximately $16 million in cash and short-term notes,
  subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The Red Calliope, formerly a
  privately-owned company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
  infant bedding products and related accessories.

  "We are extremely pleased to be entering the infant bedding market through
  the acquisition of such a well-respected name in the industry," commented
  Michael H. Bernstein, Crown Crafts' President and Chief Executive Officer. "We
  have already begun developing new products to introduce at the upcoming
  Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Association trade show which will be held in
  Dallas the week of November 12."

  Expanding on this topic, E. Randall Chestnut, Crown Crafts' Vice President of
  Development, stated, "As a result of this acquisition, The Red Calliope will
  bring two new product lines to this year's JPMA show. First, by combining The
  Red Calliope's expertise in infant bedding with Crown Crafts' expertise in
  luxury linens, a new upscale line of products will be sold under the Crown
  Baby(C) name. Also, utilizing Crown Crafts' significant jacquard-weaving
  expertise, a line of more than 25 infant and juvenile throws will be
  introduced incorporating The Red Calliope's popular designs. For many years,
  Crown Crafts has been a fashion leader in the adult bedroom. Now, with the
  acquisition of The Red Calliope, we are the fashion leader in the infant's
  room as well."

  The Red Calliope's merchandise offerings include several significant products
  as part of the Baby Mickey & Co.(C), Pooh(C) and Classic Pooh(C) brand.

  Crown Crafts, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs, manufactures, and
  markets bed covering products and related home fashion accessories. The
  Company's two principal product categories are comforters and coordinated
  accessories and jacquard-woven cotton products.

  Contact: Paul A. Criscillis, Jr.                 E. Randall Chestnut
           Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Vice President of Development
           (770) 644-6230                          (770) 644-6263