CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-64499) pertaining to The Crown Crafts, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings
Plan of our report dated July 9, 1999, with respect to the financial statements
and schedules of The Crown Crafts, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan included
in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 1998.







July 30, 1999                         JOSEPH DECOSIMO AND COMPANY
                                      A GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP